Turkish Baths
One of the most beautiful elements of the baths, which were constructed for sultans and where every detail was meticulously considered, is the hamam basin. In authentic baths, particularly those inspired by the Ottomans, hamam basins were made of marble. These basins, crafted from first-quality marble and granite, were skillfully produced by master craftsmen. When examining old hamam basins, we can see all the motifs of Ottoman art. Even today, the tradition of creating these basins is preserved in both newly built and historical baths, ensuring that this natural texture does not disappear. The hamam basin is an oval water vessel that collects water and typically features a container inside, with varying quantities depending on the capacity of the bath. Although contemporary designs often draw on Ottoman styles to maintain the integrity of the traditional texture, custom and modern designs of hamam basins are also available.
Hamam Basin Manufacturing
Marble is a type of composition formed by the recrystallization of limestone and dolomitic limestone after metamorphism. The composition of marble consists of 90-98% calcium carbonate, with a small amount of magnesium carbonate. The main mineral in marble formed from calcium carbonate is calcite. Industrially, marble includes stones of all types that can be cut and polished in various sizes and thicknesses. Regardless of the type or structure of the stone, if it can be obtained, cut, or polished in large sizes, it is considered marble. Therefore, stones such as granite, diabase, and serpentine, which are formed from magma, are also classified as marble. Marble is known to be a material widely used in the manufacturing of hamam basins.