Handcrafted in Turkey A beautiful mug, handcrafted in Turkey. Iznik ceramics date back to the 9th century; Iznik, a town in the northwest of Turkey (historically called Nicaea) was the center for this distinctive style of ceramics, with Kütahya in the west of the country, as well as Istanbul. Hand made and painted in a Fair Trade cooperative in Turkey. Lead-free, and food safe. 4" H.