Rectangular Egyptian Ceramic Plate - The Bird

This Egyptian ceramic dish, handmade in the workshop of artist Seleem in Tunes Village, in the Fayoum region of Egypt, is a unique piece that perfectly combines aesthetics and functionality. Each piece is a work of art, carefully crafted to offer both beauty and practicality for everyday use.

Versatile, this dish signed by the artist can be used as a serving dish, a mix-and-match plate, or simply as a collectible item. Its artisanal craftsmanship and ochre and black color make it a one-of-a-kind piece. It features a bird in its center.
Add an ethnic chic touch to your interior with this authentic and original dish.

Tunes Village, nestled in the Fayoum Oasis in Egypt: An Artistic and Cultural Center

At the heart of the Fayoum oasis, Tunes Village is a place where art and tradition meet. Pottery has held an essential place here for millennia.

Thirty years ago, Evelyne Porret, a Swiss potter, founded a school to pass on her skills to the village youth, thus reviving an ancient art. Today, her students have opened workshops and teach in turn. Although the school remains a central element, many independent workshops exist in Tunes, 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 know-how enriched by the artisans' creativity, telling the story of the village, the beauty of the flora and fauna, and conveying a simple and authentic joy of life. All pieces are handcrafted, made of faience, hand-painted, and glazed.

The workshop of the two brothers Seleem and Abdel Sattar holds a special place, attracting an international clientele. The artisans create works that combine ancestral skills and innovation. Their creations are now appreciated by connoisseurs. We fell in love with this workshop, which offers ceramics that transcend eras and cultures.

Features:

• Dimensions: Width: 20 cm / Length: 30 cm x Height: 3 cm
  
• Material: ceramic
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Care: hand washing recommended
• Origin: Egypt
• Shipping: we ship throughout Europe from our warehouse in Nice
• Solidarity purchase: for each dish purchased, we commit to donating €1 to an association supporting girls' education in Egypt