Turkish Ceramic Bowls, Mugs and Coasters: Everyday Uses and Care Guide

Turkish ceramic pieces are known for their bright, hand-painted patterns and glossy glaze, and they are just as useful as they are decorative. Whether you already own a set of Turkish bowls or coasters, or you are thinking about adding some to your home in the UAE, here is how to get the most out of them.

Around the house, small bowls make great catch-alls for keys, jewellery, or coins by the entryway, while medium bowls work well for nuts, fruit, or mezze on a dinner table. Larger bowls can stand alone as a centrepiece or fruit bowl on a console or dining table. Ceramic coasters are a simple way to protect wooden tables and counters from hot cups and condensation rings, and matching mugs add a handmade touch to your morning tea or coffee.

Turkish bowls are typically sold by diameter, ranging from around 8cm up to 31cm. Smaller sizes suit dips and sauces, medium sizes work for salads and snacks, and the largest sizes make a strong decorative statement on their own.

Because the patterns are hand-painted and glazed, it is best to hand wash these pieces with a mild soap rather than putting them in a dishwasher or microwave, which can dull the colours over time. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as pouring boiling liquid into a cold bowl, to help the glaze last longer.

At Rukn Al Jawaher, our Turkish ceramic bowls, mugs, and coasters are handmade in Turkey and shipped free across the UAE from our Sharjah showroom. Explore the full collection to find pieces that suit your home.