Eskişehir Meerschaum Museum, Specialized mineral craft museum in Odunpazarı district, Eskişehir, Turkey.
The Eskişehir Meerschaum Museum displays 400 handmade items crafted from sepiolite, a soft white mineral found in local deposits reaching depths of 150 meters.
The museum opened in 2008 within the Kurşunlu Complex, following centuries of meerschaum mining and carving traditions that gained prominence during the Ottoman Empire.
Local artisans transform raw meerschaum into intricate pipes, sculptures, and decorative objects, demonstrating the regional mastery of this traditional Turkish craft.
The museum collection includes works from 60 different artisans, gathered through competitions and festivals since 1998, offering visitors insights into various carving techniques.
This institution stands as the only museum worldwide dedicated exclusively to meerschaum crafts, featuring pieces that range from functional pipes to detailed artistic sculptures.
Location: Eskişehir
Inception: 2008
GPS coordinates: 39.76278,30.52472
Latest update: April 5, 2025 18:47
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