{"title":"ROMANIA","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"neo-organic-linden-wood-bowl-sho-sugi-ban","title":"Neo-organic Linden Wood Bowl · Shō Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved from linden wood in the village of Iohanisfeld, Romania, this bowl is finished using shō sugi ban - an ancient Japanese charring technique that carbonises the surface to create a natural, water-repellent barrier, making it suitable to use with food. An integrated handle flows seamlessly from the rim, giving the organic form its defining character. The matte black surface invites touch; no two pieces are identical.\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\"\u003eIn the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as \u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e - a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights — matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\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\"\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e technique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. The artisans at LUN brought this concept into their creations, in an attempt to create through objects a connection of humanity to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45715697893642,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/LUN_bowl_main.jpg?v=1751614733"},{"product_id":"neo-organic-linden-wood-mug-sho-sugi-ban","title":"Neo-organic Linden Wood Mug · Shō Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of linden wood in the village of Iohanisfeld, Romania, this cylindrical mug has a shō sugi ban-charred body paired with an untreated angular handle, the contrast between darkened and natural wood revealing the material's dual character. Holds hot and cold liquids; treated with linseed oil and safe for drinking. \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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights - matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\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 Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. The artisans at LUN brought this concept into their creations, in an attempt to create through objects a connection of humanity to nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45715886440714,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Lun_Mug_01.jpg?v=1751628675"},{"product_id":"neo-organic-linden-wood-box-sho-sugi-ban","title":"Neo-organic Linden Wood Box · Shō Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of linden wood in the village of Iohanisfeld, Romania, this domed lidded box is finished using shō sugi ban charring - a matte black surface that is both water-repellent and quietly commanding. An organic finial lifts the lid; the smooth interior holds jewellery, treats or small keepsakes. An object that transforms the ordinary act of storage into something considered.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights - matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. 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The matte black surface invites touch; no two pieces are identical.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights — matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. 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A gently contoured seat sits on tapered legs accented with copper bands - the warmth of the metal against the matte black wood giving the piece its defining character. Versatile as a side table, occasional seat, or sculptural accent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In Iohanisfeld, a tranquil village in the southern Romanian plains, nature serves as inspiration for transforming local wood into aesthetic and sustainable objects. Convinced that each wood has its own personality and unique characteristics—from denser to more brittle grain, from floral scent to the smell of freshly baked bread—the artisans at LUN meticulously shape the precious natural material into what they call neo-organic design. Using the ancient Japanese wood preserving technique of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, they burn the wood to create a beautiful charred layer on its surface, enhancing both durability and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Romanian woodworking traditions run deep, rooted in the necessity of working with abundant forest resources and the desire to create objects that honour the material's natural beauty. The technique of wood burning for preservation has been practiced across cultures for centuries, with the Japanese \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e method offering particular elegance and functionality. In Romanian villages, craftspeople have long understood wood as a living material, each species carrying its own character and requiring distinct approaches to reveal its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. The artisans at LUN brought this concept into their creations, in an attempt to create through objects a connection of humanity to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718812557578,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/LUNstool01.jpg?v=1751616276"},{"product_id":"neo-organic-linden-wood-spoon-sho-sugi-ban","title":"Neo-organic Linden Wood Spoon · Shō Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of linden wood in the village of Iohanisfeld, Romania and finished using shō sugi ban charring, this serving spoon follows an organic design flow -  a shallow, elongated bowl curving into a handle that tapers naturally toward the hand. The deep matte black surface reveals the grain beneath in different lights. Treated with linseed oil; safe for food use.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights - matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\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 Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. The artisans at LUN brought this concept into their creations, in an attempt to create through objects a connection of humanity to nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718900211978,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/LUN_Spoon_01.jpg?v=1751628674"},{"product_id":"neo-organic-linden-wood-fork-sho-sugi-ban","title":"Neo-organic Linden Wood Fork · Shō Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of linden wood in the village of Iohanisfeld, Romania and finished using shō sugi ban charring, this \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethis two-tined serving fork tapers from a gracefully elongated handle to slender tines that follow the wood's natural grain. The deep matte black surface is water-repellent and changes character in different lights. Treated with linseed oil; safe for food use.\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 I\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003en the southern Romanian plains, the artisans at LUN work with locally sourced linden wood - a material they regard not as raw matter but as a living record: each piece carrying its own grain density, its own scent, its own response to the tool. They describe their practice as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eneo-organic design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - a commitment to letting the wood's natural character lead the form. To finish the surface, they use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an ancient Japanese technique in which the wood is charred to create a stable, carbonised layer that is both water-repellent and visually distinctive. The result is a depth of surface that changes in different lights - matte and tactile, quietly commanding.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIohanisfeld is a small Saxon village in the Olt Plain of southern Romania, one of the quiet agricultural settlements that shaped the region's relationship to wood and land. Romanian woodworking traditions are embedded in everyday life - from structural timber to domestic objects - and the forest has long been understood here not as resource but as collaborator. LUN draws on that understanding whilst looking outward: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshō sugi ban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e technique, developed in Japan and now practised by craftspeople across the world, finds unexpected harmony with the linden groves of Wallachia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuela Marchiș Blînda and Cezar Blînda united their lives and blended their visions to create LUN, a space where they explore the relationship between art and craft. Their objects are designed to spark curiosity about wood and activate the senses through aesthetic sustainability. In nature, elements flow and undulate in perfect symbiosis, and humans are part of it. The artisans at LUN brought this concept into their creations, in an attempt to create through objects a connection of humanity to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718924853514,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Lun_Fork_01.jpg?v=1751628675"},{"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. 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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. 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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. 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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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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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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=\"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. 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":53239065149706,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"B","offer_id":53239065182474,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/GIUBEGATraditional2.jpg?v=1749663609"},{"product_id":"ceramic-plate-horezu-blue-green-copper","title":"Ceramic plate · Horezu · Blue \u0026 copper","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eMedium plate featuring a mesmerising radiating pattern in blue and copper tones. Made on a potter's wheel and hand painted with ancestral motifs, this piece showcases the UNESCO-protected heritage of Horezu pottery. 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. 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 tm8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBorn in Horezu in a family that had devotedly nurtured the tradition of pottery, Maria Ștefănescu discovered the secrets and beauty of this ancestral craft at very young age. She learnt the intricacies of the craft when she was a child, assisting her parents in their workshop. Over the years, she has explored and developed her own style full of originality and creativity. Each object Maria makes is unique and bears the personal imprint of her style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROMANIA","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":53239028777226,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":53239028809994,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Stefanescu_Blue_Main.jpg?v=1749902345"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-plate-peacock-tail-small","title":"Horezu ceramic plate · Peacock tail · Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian Horezu ceramic plate, wheel-thrown from local hill clay and hand-painted by artisans using the ancestral jirăvire technique. The peacock tail - symbol of divine protection - radiates across the glazed interior in red and green tones. The warm terracotta exterior grounds the piece in the earthy UNESCO heritage of Horezu village. 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. 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 H\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eorezu 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBorn in Horezu in a family that had devotedly nurtured the tradition of pottery, Maria Ștefănescu discovered the secrets and beauty of this ancestral craft at very young age. She learnt the intricacies of the craft when she was a child, assisting her parents in their workshop. Over the years, she has explored and developed her own style full of originality and creativity. Each object Maria makes is unique and bears the personal imprint of her style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51348150616330,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/StefanescuRedjpg.jpg?v=1749912668"},{"product_id":"horezu-ceramic-plate-peacock-tail-medium","title":"Horezu ceramic plate · Peacock tail · Medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRomanian Horezu ceramic plate, wheel-thrown from local hill clay and hand-painted by artisans using the ancestral jirăvire technique. The peacock tail - symbol of divine protection - radiates across the glazed interior in different blue tones. The warm terracotta exterior grounds the piece in the earthy heritage of Horezu village. 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. 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 painted interior is clear glazed; the exterior is left in its natural unglazed terracotta, the warm clay body grounding the piece in the earth from which it was made.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA document of living tradition, these bowls 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 collected 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. 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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. 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Shaped from long-kneaded clay and coloured with natural earth and mineral pigments, each vessel evokes the geometric forms and symbolic motifs of the ancient Dacian culture - direct ancestors of the Romanian people. The horizontal ridged texture and distinctive wolf's teeth handle are drawn from a ceramic tradition documented in Maramureș for over a millennium. For decorative 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 Daniel Leș extracts his clay from great depths in the Maramureș region, and kneads it for two years before shaping it on the potter's wheel into vessels that evoke Dacian and pre-Dacian cultures, such as the symbolic wolf's teeth motifs. Each piece is polished with a river stone before being fired in a high-temperature kiln. Natural pigments obtained from earth, rocks and plants add subtle colour, giving the vessels their sophisticated, earthy appearance. This traditional approach honours methods documented in Maramureș since potters' guilds, called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003emagister figuli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, flourished in the region over a millennium ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 2000 years ago, the Dacians lived in deep connection to the Carpathian Mountains and the fertile Danube plains, creating objects for daily use, rituals and trade that reflected their worldview and spiritual beliefs. Their aesthetic legacy of balanced forms, incised decorations and rich symbolic imagery endured through the folk art of the Romanians, their direct descendants. The pottery tradition of Maramureș carries this ancient lineage forward, preserving techniques and forms that bridge millennia. Daniel Leș continues this heritage in the region today, finding authenticity and inner peace in the simple life and ancient methods that connect him to his ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Born into a family of craftsmen in Baia Sprie, Maramureș, Daniel Leș became an apprentice in his father's workshop at age 12. He pursued formal specialised courses, but remains convinced that the old apprenticeship method holds greater value. Seeing himself as a lump of clay in the hand of the Great Potter, Daniel vows not to leave any piece of clay untransformed in his studio built in his grandparents' village, where he creates and teaches restlessly. Honouring the memory of old masters, Daniel brings the past alive in his vessels for people to take home and make part of their present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51444606927114,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/lesjug02.jpg?v=1762867239"},{"product_id":"romanian-wheel-thrown-ceramic-jug-bulbous-dacian-motifs","title":"Romanian wheel-thrown ceramic jug · Bulbous Dacian motifs","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWheel-thrown ceramic jug made by artisans in Maramureș, Romania. The bulbous body and flared neck are shaped from clay kneaded for two years, polished with a river stone and decorated with raised patterns and protruding elements drawn from ancient Dacian symbolism. Natural earth and mineral pigments give the vessel its earthy blue tones. For decorative 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 Daniel Leș extracts his clay from great depths in the Maramureș region, and kneads it for two years before shaping it on the potter's wheel into vessels that evoke Dacian and pre-Dacian cultures. Each piece is polished with a river stone before being fired in a high-temperature kiln. Natural pigments obtained from earth, rocks and plants add subtle colour, giving the vessels their sophisticated, earthy appearance. This traditional approach honours methods documented in Maramureș since over a millennium ago when potters' guilds (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003emagister figuli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) flourished in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 2000 years ago, the Dacians lived in deep connection to the Carpathian Mountains and the fertile Danube plains, creating objects for daily use, rituals and trade that reflected their worldview and spiritual beliefs. Their aesthetic legacy of balanced forms, with raised decorative patterns and protruding elements, and the rich symbolic imagery, such as the wolf's teeth motif featured here, endured through the folk art of the Romanians, their direct descendants. The pottery tradition of Maramureș carries this ancient lineage forward, preserving techniques and forms that bridge millennia. Daniel Leș continues this heritage in the region today, finding authenticity and inner peace in the simple life and ancient methods that connect him to his ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Born into a family of craftsmen in Baia Sprie, Maramureș, Daniel Leș became an apprentice in his father's workshop at age 12. He pursued formal specialised courses, but remains convinced that the old apprenticeship method holds greater value. Seeing himself as a lump of clay in the hand of the Great Potter, Daniel vows not to leave any piece of clay untransformed in his studio built in his grandparents' village, where he creates and teaches restlessly. Honouring the memory of old masters, Daniel brings the past alive in his vessels for people to take home and make part of their present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51446411264266,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/lesjug01.2_65317a1f-31a6-4149-a2df-514e69045251.jpg?v=1756652031"}],"url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/collections\/romania.oembed","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}