Ottoman wall art print of an imaret, the charitable kitchen that fed the poor, the traveller and the student free of charge every day. Steaming pots, arched stone hall and figures gathered for a meal, painted in soft watercolour with fine ink detail and no facial features, blending into white space at the edges. A warm, generous piece for a kitchen, dining room or hallway.
From the fourteenth century imarets spread across Ottoman cities and pilgrimage routes. No means test, no conversion, no conditions. They were funded by waqf endowments, so the duty to feed people was embedded in property law and could not simply be cancelled by a new ruler.
A meaningful gift for a cook, a host, or anyone with Turkish heritage or a love of Istanbul. Part of the Riwayah Studio Islamic History collection: Ottoman Empire poster, Turkish wall art, Istanbul print, Islamic history wall decor, Muslim heritage art.
Country of origin: designed in the United Kingdom and printed to order in your own region, so US orders are printed and shipped within the US with no customs charges or import duty. This is an original paper art print.
Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, uncoated finish that holds deep colour without glare. The paper is FSC certified and archival quality, so the artwork will not yellow over time.
Poster only: the print on its own, rolled and shipped in a protective tube, ready for your own frame or hanger. The most affordable option if you already have framing in mind.
Poster with wooden hanger: a black pine hanger with a matching leather cord. Magnetic strips grip the top and bottom of the print without damaging it, so fitting takes seconds and the print can be swapped or framed later. A good choice for renters or anyone who likes to restyle.
Framed print: a slim black aluminium frame, around 1 cm wide, with a shatterproof acrylic front and hanging kit included. The print and frame arrive together in one box, with simple fitting by hand in a couple of minutes.
Every piece is an original Riwayah Studio design, created in the United Kingdom and printed to order at our production partner's nearest facility. Orders placed in the US are printed in the US, and UK and EU orders are printed in Europe. Free delivery is included.
