Fayoum Pottery

We offer you unique and versatile artistic tableware in Egyptian faience

ideal for lovers of beautiful tables and travel enthusiasts.

At the heart of the Fayoum oasis, the village of Tunis is a place where ceramic art has held a central role for millennia.

Thirty years ago, Evelyne Porret, a Swiss potter, founded a school to pass on her expertise to the village youth, thus reviving a primal art. Today, her students have opened workshops and now teach in turn. Although the school remains a central element, many independent workshops exist in Tunis, each creating unique pieces. The potters produce works that combine tradition and innovation, appreciated both locally and internationally by collectors.

Each creation is the result of ancestral craftsmanship enriched by the artisans' creativity, telling the story of the village, the beauty of the flora and fauna, and conveying a simple and authentic joie de vivre. All pieces are handcrafted, made of faience, hand-painted, and glazed. Some are raku-fired...