{"title":"HOREZU","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-platter-green-peacock","title":"Horezu ceramic platter · Green peacock","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian ceramic serving platter, wheel-thrown from local hill clay by third-generation master ceramicists in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHorezu - a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUNESCO recognised\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentre of traditional pottery.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior is hand-painted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith a peacock motif - symbol of divine protection -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eusing natural dyes and traditional tools.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e An allover clear glaze and high temperature firing seal the painted decoration and give the surface its characteristic luminosity. Suitable for serving food or as decoration. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these serving plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this bowl is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. Around twenty-five artisans living in the village of Horezu today continue this traditional style of ceramic using the same methods and techniques passed down by their ancestors for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantin (Costel) and Georgeta Popa are third-generation master ceramicists. As a young boy, Costel learned the craft from his parents and his wife, Georgeta, perfected her decorative skills after marrying Costel. Craftsmanship to Costel is a path to the past, to the identity of a people that has distinguished itself from generation to generation through art and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917113434378,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/P1070348xxx.jpg?v=1749389522"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-serving-bowl-peacock-blue","title":"Horezu ceramic serving bowl · Peacock blue","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian ceramic serving platter, wheel-thrown from local hill clay by third-generation master ceramicists in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHorezu - a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUNESCO recognised\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentre of traditional pottery.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior is hand-painted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith a peacock motif - symbol of divine protection -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eusing natural dyes and traditional tools.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn allover clear glaze and high temperature firing seal the painted decoration and give the surface its characteristic luminosity. Suitable for serving food or as decoration. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these bowls are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this bowl is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. Around twenty-five artisans living in the village of Horezu today continue this traditional style of ceramic using the same methods and techniques passed down by their ancestors for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantin (Costel) and Georgeta Popa are third-generation master ceramicists. As a young boy, Costel learned the craft from his parents and his wife, Georgeta, perfected her decorative skills after marrying Costel. Craftsmanship to Costel is a path to the past, to the identity of a people that has distinguished itself from generation to generation through art and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51316223049994,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Horezu_blue_bowl.jpg?v=1751454954"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-plate-naif-floral-living-human-treasure","title":"Horezu ceramic plate · Naïf floral · Living Human Treasure","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian Horezu ceramic plate by master artisan - Living Human Treasure, UNESCO heritage bearer. The naïf floral composition centres on a hand-painted medallion surrounded by concentric colourful bands - a graphic style that distinguishes this design from the more intricate traditional Horezu pottery. Wheel-thrown from local hill clay, painted in the jirăvire technique with mineral pigments, clear glazed interior, unglazed terracotta exterior - it may be used for food or as decoration. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people, rendered in a more graphic style. Around twenty-five artisans living in the village of Horezu today continue this traditional style of ceramic using the same methods and techniques passed down by their ancestors for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night, when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e With a long family history of potters, Sorin Giubega has been awarded the honorary title of Living Human Treasure by the Romanian Ministry of Culture. Sorin, together with his wife Marieta, has been carrying forward the traditions and working methods as inherited from his ancestors, without deviating from traditional techniques and dyes. He insists the 'blue of Horezu' has been used in the local pottery since time immemorial, several pieces decorated with blue inherited from his grandparents proving his point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":53239062397194,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"B","offer_id":53239062429962,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Untitled-2_c1b1f7ea-80f8-48ee-9e2e-21b2695edfdd.jpg?v=1749635893"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-plate-ochre-peacock","title":"Horezu ceramic plate · Ochre peacock","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian ceramic plate, wheel-thrown from local hill clay by third-generation master ceramicists in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHorezu - a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUNESCO recognised\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentre of traditional pottery.\u003cspan\u003e The interior is hand-painted with a peacock motif - symbol of divine protection - using natural dyes and traditional tools. An allover clear glaze and high temperature firing seal the painted decoration and give the surface its characteristic luminosity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuitable as dinner plate. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this plate is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. Around twenty-five artisans living in the village of Horezu today continue this traditional style of ceramic using the same methods and techniques passed down by their ancestors for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantin (Costel) and Georgeta Popa are third-generation master ceramicists. As a young boy, Costel learned the craft from his parents and his wife, Georgeta, perfected her decorative skills after marrying Costel. 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An allover clear glaze and high temperature firing seal the painted decoration and give the surface its characteristic luminosity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSuitable as dinner plate. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these bowls are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this bowl is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. Around twenty-five artisans living in the village of Horezu today continue this traditional style of ceramic using the same methods and techniques passed down by their ancestors for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantin (Costel) and Georgeta Popa are third-generation master ceramicists. As a young boy, Costel learned the craft from his parents and his wife, Georgeta, perfected her decorative skills after marrying Costel. Craftsmanship to Costel is a path to the past, to the identity of a people that has distinguished itself from generation to generation through art and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331798040842,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/POPASmallGreenMainview.jpg?v=1749715009"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-plate-incised-floral-ivory-medium","title":"Horezu ceramic plate · Incised floral · Ivory medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian ceramic plate, wheel-thrown \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom local hill clay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ein\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHorezu - a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNESCO recognised\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentre of traditional pottery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-incised flower motifs and a sculptural crenellated edge distinguish this piece from the painted tradition of Horezu ceramics - a revival of models originally created by master artisans who brought Horezu pottery to international recognition. The matte ivory glaze adds a refined aspect to the warm terracotta form. Suitable for serving or display.\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 Made on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills and glazed using dyes made from local minerals and clays, these plates require high skill to intricately carve small flower motifs and model a crenellated edge. It is a unique design, standing apart from the classic Horezu ceramics that usually feature painted motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night, when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCătălin Vicşoreanu decided to leave France, his adoptive home, and return to the house of his famous grandparents, Victor and Eufrosina Vicşoreanu, skilled potters who made the Horezu pottery known to the world. Cătălin is bringing back to life selected models created by the ingenious Victor, a true artist of unique forms and combinations of motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331999564042,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Vicsoreanu_medium_ivory_22.jpg?v=1751461518"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-plate-incised-floral-green-small","title":"Horezu ceramic plate · Incised floral · Green small","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian ceramic plate, wheel-thrown \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom local hill clay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ein\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHorezu - a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNESCO recognised\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentre of traditional pottery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-incised flower motifs and a sculptural crenellated edge distinguish this piece from the painted tradition of Horezu ceramics - a revival of models originally created by master artisans who brought Horezu pottery to international recognition. The \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ematte \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003egreen crackle glaze adds a refined quality to the warm terracotta form. Suitable for serving or display.\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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills and glazed using dyes made from local minerals and clays, these plates require high skill to intricately carve small flower motifs and model a crenellated edge. It is a unique design, standing apart from the classic Horezu ceramics that usually feature painted motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night, when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. The school of arts established at the monastery may have contributed to the development of artistic pottery in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCătălin Vicşoreanu decided to leave France, his adoptive home, and return to the house of his famous grandparents, Victor and Eufrosina Vicşoreanu, skilled potters who made the Horezu pottery known to the world. 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A document of living tradition, this plate is suitable for food or as decoration. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this plate are leaves and flower buds, symbols of hope and rebirth. Around twenty-five artisans living in the village of Horezu today continue this traditional style of ceramic using the same methods and techniques passed down by their ancestors for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Horezu pottery is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The development of the Horezu village is intimately linked to the building of the Horezu Monastery in the 18th century, a masterpiece of the style known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebrâncovenesc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. According to legend, the builders hired for its construction were forced, for fear of the Ottomans, to work only at night, when the owls (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuhurezii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) were singing. 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The warm terracotta exterior and decorative glazed interior make it perfect for serving or wall display.\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 Made on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this plate is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. 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Suitable for serving or display. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this plate is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. 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Suitable for serving or display. \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 on a potter's wheel from clay taken from the nearby hills, these plates are painted with dyes made from local minerals and clays, using a technique called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ejirăvire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, through which the artisan connects, with the help of a traditional tool made of cow horn and goose feather, the edges of a spiral with its centre while the painting is still wet. The motifs used in the decoration are symbols of the ancestral world vision of the Romanian people. Featured on this plate is the peacock tail, symbol of divine protection. 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