{"title":"FAYOUM","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hand-painted-fayoum-ceramic-plate-small","title":"Fayoum Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate · Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic plate from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay, these small plates depict scenes from the everyday life of the Fayoum countryside - donkeys, birds, palm fronds and human figures rendered in natural dyes on an ivory glaze. Each plate is individual; variants differ in the arrangement of motifs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from clay sourced from the Nile Valley, each plate is wheel-thrown and left to dry before decoration begins. The surface is painted entirely by hand - village scenes drawn from the everyday life of the Fayoum oasis: figures, donkeys, birds and palm fronds rendered in natural dyes. A clear glaze is then applied over the whole piece and the plate is fired once, sealing colour, decoration and form in a single pass through the kiln. Because each plate is painted individually, the arrangement of motifs varies from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":53239054762250,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":53239054795018,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":53239054827786,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"D","offer_id":53239054860554,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"E","offer_id":53239054893322,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IBIS_TINY_PLATE_1.jpg?v=1754852296"},{"product_id":"hand-stamped-ceramic-box-ibis-finial-fayoum","title":"Hand-Stamped Ceramic Box · Ibis Finial · Fayoum","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWheel-thrown from dark Aswan clay,\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e this lidded ceramic box is made by master artisan in Fayoum, Egypt. A burnished black body incised with geometric medallions is crowned with a sienna-glazed lid from which an ibis head emerges as finial. The ibis, now extinct in Egypt but once sacred to Thoth, god of wisdom and knowledge, appears here as both signature motif and quiet act of remembrance. An object to keep on a desk, a shelf, or an altar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWheel-thrown from dark Nile clay sourced in Aswan, this lidded box is shaped on the potter's wheel before the surface is worked by hand and burnished to achieve the deep black sheen of the base, then incised with geometric medallions using hand-carved stamps. The sienna lid, crowned with a sculptural ibis head finial, is thrown and finished separately before the two pieces are matched and fired together. The techniques employed at the Fayoum Pottery School draw on both ancient Egyptian traditions and contemporary methods, including the Japanese \u003cem\u003eraku\u003c\/em\u003e firing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlthough pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late twentieth century decreasing demand had brought the craft to the edge of disappearance. The turning point came in the 1980s, when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the farming village of Tunis, in the verdant Fayoum oasis, her permanent home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she founded the Fayoum Pottery School — teaching the village's children to work with clay and, in doing so, reviving a tradition that had been all but lost. Those students have since opened their own workshops, developing distinct voices whilst remaining in conversation with the school that formed them. Tunis village is today one of Egypt's most quietly remarkable centres of contemporary craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSameer el-Sattar is a master ceramist working alongside his brother Abd al-Sattar in their workshop in Fayoum. Where many graduates of the Fayoum Pottery School work in the vivid, painted style for which the school is known, Sameer has developed a quieter aesthetic — raw and refined in equal measure, with a minimalist sensibility that sets his work apart. His signature motif is the ibis: a bird now extinct in Egypt, but once sacred to the god Thoth, ancient deity of wisdom, writing, and knowledge. Its recurring presence across Sameer's work is both a personal preoccupation and a quiet act of remembrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51328904233226,"sku":"","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/WEB_Ibis_Box_by_Sataar_01_c406a358-f95b-411a-9137-93651833ac04.jpg?v=1774336900"},{"product_id":"hand-stamped-ceramic-vase-fayoum","title":"Hand-Stamped Ceramic Vase · Fayoum","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWheel-thrown from dark Aswan clay and decorated with hand-stamped geometric medallions and sculptural ibis heads, this elongated vase is the signature work of Fayoum ceramist Sameer el-Sattar. A strictly decorative object - it does not hold water - its narrow horizontal form makes it a natural shelf piece. The ibis, now extinct in Egypt but once sacred to the god Thoth, appears here as both personal motif and quiet act of remembrance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from dark Nile clay sourced in Aswan, this vase is wheel-thrown and finished by hand before decoration is applied using hand-carved stamps — geometric medallions and sculptural ibis heads pressed directly into the clay surface. Unlike the painted and glazed work of many Fayoum potters, Sameer el-Sattar's pieces are fired to a matte finish that preserves the natural warmth of the clay itself. The techniques employed at the Fayoum Pottery School draw on both ancient Egyptian traditions and contemporary methods, including the Japanese raku firing technique, in which pieces are removed from the kiln at peak temperature and allowed to cool rapidly — a process that produces the subtle tonal variation characteristic of each piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlthough pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late twentieth century decreasing demand had brought the craft to the edge of disappearance. The turning point came in the 1980s, when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the farming village of Tunis, in the verdant Fayoum oasis, her permanent home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she founded the Fayoum Pottery School, teaching the village's children to work with clay and, in doing so, reviving a tradition that had been all but lost. Those students have since opened their own workshops, developing distinct voices whilst remaining in conversation with the school that formed them. Tunis village is today one of Egypt's most quietly remarkable centres of contemporary craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSameer el-Sattar is a master ceramist working alongside his brother Abd al-Sattar in their workshop in Fayoum. Where many graduates of the Fayoum Pottery School work in the vivid, painted style for which the school is known, Sameer has developed a quieter aesthetic - raw and refined in equal measure, with a minimalist sense that sets his work apart. His signature motif is the ibis: a bird now extinct in Egypt, but once sacred to the god Thoth, ancient deity of wisdom, writing, and knowledge. 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Generous enough for salads, fruit, or as a centrepiece decorative bowl. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, these bowls are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewheel-thrown and shaped into the footed form before being left to dry. Each bowl is decorated entirely by hand with palm frond motifs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainted in confident, flowing strokes of sage green and navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - a motif dr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eawn from the surrounding oasis landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e A clear glaze is applied over the entire piece before kiln firing, sealing both the hand-painted exterior and the interior in a single firing that fixes colour, surface and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age of ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334468469002,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IBIS_Small_bowl_peackock.jpg?v=1750103208"},{"product_id":"fayoum-hand-painted-ceramic-bowl-cobalt-ginkgo","title":"Fayoum hand-painted ceramic bowl · Cobalt ginkgo","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic bowl from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay, the large footed form is adorned with stylised cobalt blue ginkgo leaves on crimson stems across an ivory ground, framed by a warm terracotta rim. A striking piece \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethis piece showcasing the joyful oasis-inspired aesthetic of Fayoum ceramic artistry.\u003cspan\u003e G\u003c\/span\u003eenerous enough for salads, fruit, or as a centrepiece bowl.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bowl is wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan and shaped into footed form before the ginkgo leaf motif is applied entirely by hand - each stylised leaf painted in cobalt blue with confident, deliberate brushstrokes requiring precise control of the brush to maintain the clean separation of tones. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA clear glaze is applied over the entire piece before kiln firing, developing a subtle lustre across the painted surface that deepens the richness of the cobalt and the warmth of the crimson stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age of ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334500974858,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IBIS_bowl_with_bells_main.jpg?v=1750090991"},{"product_id":"fayoum-hand-painted-ceramic-bowl-metallic-red-abstract-medium","title":"Fayoum hand-painted ceramic bowl · Metallic red abstract · Medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic bowl from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay, the medium footed form features bold abstract decoration in metallic red, deep blue and sage green on a speckled ivory glaze — expressive, fluid brushwork that reflects years of focus on developing this signature red glaze technique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bowls are wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan and shaped into the footed form before the speckled ivory base glaze is applied. Each piece is decorated entirely by hand in a distinctive abstract style that departs from the more figurative tradition of Fayoum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clear glaze is applied over the entire piece before kiln firing, sealing the painted surface in a fully glazed finish. The metallic quality of the red is the result of years of experimentation with firing temperatures and glaze chemistry - a signature achievement that makes these pieces immediately recognisable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eMaker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eA student of Evelyne Porret, Mohamed Gomah entered the Fayoum Pottery School as an eight-year old, after trading toy animals made from mud with Evelyne’s children. 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The metallic quality of the red is the result of years of experimentation with firing temperatures and glaze chemistry - a signature achievement that makes these pieces immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. 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The bold botanical brushwork reflects the artisan's distinctive red glaze technique - vibrant, spontaneous and deeply rooted in the oasis forms of Fayoum. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, t\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehese mugs are decorated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e entirely by hand using expressive brushwork - floral motifs built up in rich burgundy red with touches of blue, the composition spontaneous yet controlled. A clear glaze is applied over the entire piece before kiln firing, sealing both the hand-painted exterior and the interior in a fully glazed, food-safe finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eMaker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eA student of Evelyne Porret, Mohamed Guma entered the Fayoum Pottery School as an eight-year old, after trading toy animals made from mud with Evelyne’s children. 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The glazed interior makes it ideal for serving appetisers or side dishes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, these bowls are wheel-thrown and shaped into the distinctive tapered footed form before being left to dry. Each bowl is decorated entirely by hand with palm frond motifs painted in confident, flowing strokes of sage green and navy - a motif drawn from the surrounding oasis landscape. A clear glaze is applied over the entire piece before kiln firing, sealing both the hand-painted exterior and the interior in a single firing that fixes colour, surface and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age of ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356251816202,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IBIS_Small_tapered_bowl_4.jpg?v=1771262839"},{"product_id":"fayoum-hand-painted-ceramic-cup-palm-frond","title":"Fayoum hand-painted ceramic cup · Palm frond","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic cup from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay with delicate palm frond motifs in sage green and navy on an ivory ground, with a warm terracotta base and rim. The glazed interior makes it ideal for coffee or tea. Suitable for food and beverages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, these cups are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewheel-thrown and decorated entirely by hand, the palm frond motifs painted in confident, flowing strokes of sage green and navy before a clear glaze is applied to both the interior and exterior, and fired. Small enough to hold in one hand, each cup carries a full expression of the Fayoum oasis landscape in its decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356780724490,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/cup22.jpg?v=1762593555"},{"product_id":"ceramic-pomegranate-candle-holder","title":"Ceramic pomegranate · Candle holder","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic pomegranate from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay and decorated with a playful polka dot pattern in warm red tones on a cream glaze - a joyful object that celebrates the pomegranate's deep symbolic significance in Egyptian culture as a symbol of abundance and fertility. Use as a standalone decorative piece or as a candle holder. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach pomegranate vessel is wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, then hand-shaped into the distinctive rounded form with its characteristic crown. Once dried, each piece is decorated entirely by hand, applying the polka dot motif in careful repetition using a fine brush before glazing and kiln firing. The glossy cream and red glaze is achieved in a single firing, locking colour and surface in a finish that is both vivid and durable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356790653194,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/pomme.jpg?v=1764611458"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-ceramic-bowl-botanical-leaf","title":"Hand-painted ceramic bowl · Botanical leaf","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgyptian hand-painted ceramic bowl from the Fayoum Pottery School. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay, the tapered footed form is decorated with abstract botanical leaf motifs in forest green with dark blue accents - elegant brushwork that celebrates the natural beauty of the Fayoum oasis. Suitable for serving appetisers, side dishes, or as a decorative piece. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach bowl is wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan and shaped on the potter's wheel into the distinctive tapered footed form. Once dried,  botanical motifs are applied entirely by hand using fine brushes, building the abstract leaf forms in layered strokes of forest green and dark blue before applying a clear glaze that fixes both colour and line in a single firing. The precision of brushwork reflects years of practice and a deep familiarity with the Fayoum visual language, one rooted in the oasis landscape of palms, water birds and desert flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawya ‘Abd al-Qader is a skilled ceramicist and the first woman in Fayoum to have her own workshop. She started playing with clay at the age of 12 and under Evelyne’s tutelage grew into a serious artist, exhibiting abroad already at the age of 16. Rawya trained othe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ers in the village, including her younger brothers, and has served as a role model of determination for young women and girls in the village, with at least nine women potters now working in Tunis, including Rawya’s daughter, Sara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356801859850,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Ceramic_bowl_Fayoum_Forest_green_blue_1.jpg?v=1773671407"},{"product_id":"glazed-ceramic-lamp-base-leaf-relief","title":"Glazed ceramic lamp base · Leaf relief","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade glazed ceramic lamp base from Fayoum, Egypt. Wheel-thrown from locally sourced Nile clay and finished in a smooth ivory and taupe glaze, the surface is decorated with raised leaf impressions that cast subtle shadows across the form - a quiet sculptural presence as much as a functional object. Each piece is individually made and unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each lamp base is wheel-thrown by hand from clay sourced from the Nile Valley, shaped with precision and decorated with raised leaf relief before being glazed and fired. The ivory glaze is applied to achieve a smooth, luminous finish. Working without moulds or mechanical reproduction, potters produce each piece individually, using natural dyes and local pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery making was widespread in Egypt as far back as Pharaonic times, centuries of declining demand brought the craft to near extinction. The revival began in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret settled in the farming village of Tunis in the Fayoum oasis and, together with her husband Michel Pastore, founded the Fayoum Pottery School. 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An instinctive experimenter, he has spent decades pushing the boundaries of the Fayoum tradition — developing metallic lustre glazes, mastering raku firing, and continuously seeking new forms and surfaces. He works alongside his brother Saleem, who has developed his own distinctive visual language, and his son Abduh, who is learning the craft at his father's side — ensuring that the family's contribution to Fayoum ceramics will extend into a second generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51724789383434,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/abdelsattarlamp0101.jpg?v=1763836707"},{"product_id":"fayoum-hand-painted-ceramic-platter-floral","title":"Fayoum Hand-painted ceramic platter · Floral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay, this hand-painted Egyptian ceramic platter from the Fayoum Pottery School features fern fronds painted in blue natural dyes against an ivory glaze - botanical motifs rendered in loose, expressive brushwork. Gently sloping sides lead to an unglazed terracotta foot that reveals the natural clay beneath. Glossy glazed interior and exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, these platters are shaped on the potter's wheel and decorated by hand using natural dyes that bring vibrant scenes and botanical elements to life. A clear glaze is applied over the finished decoration before the piece is fired in the kiln, sealing colour and surface in a single pass. The unglazed foot is left bare, exposing the warm terracotta clay beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. 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