{"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","url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/products\/ceramic-pomegranate-candle-holder","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}