Soap Dish / Soap Holder

Handmade Ceramic Soap Dish – Atelier Abdel Sattar, Fayoum, Egypt

This ceramic soap dish, handcrafted in Abdel Sattar’s workshop in Fayoum, perfectly combines aesthetics and functionality. Made using the ancient Raku technique, it features subtle broken lines that evoke the elegance of Japanese ceramics, adding a unique and refined touch to your bathroom. Each piece is a work of art, carefully shaped to offer both beauty and practicality for everyday use.

The Village of Tunis, nestled in the Fayoum Oasis in Egypt: An Artistic and Cultural Center

At the heart of the Fayoum oasis, the village of Tunis is a place where art and tradition meet. Pottery has held a central role here for millennia.

Thirty years ago, Evelyne Porret, a Swiss potter, founded a school to pass on her skills to the village youth, reviving an ancient art. Today, her students have opened workshops and teach in turn. While the school remains a key element, many independent workshops exist in Tunis, each creating unique pieces. The potters produce works that blend 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 its flora and fauna, and conveying a simple, authentic joy of life. All pieces are handmade, in earthenware, 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 know-how 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: diameter: 10.5 cm / Height: 4 cm
• Material: ceramic
• Weight: 250 g
• Care: hand washing recommended
• Origin: Egypt
• Shipping: we ship throughout Europe from our warehouse in Nice
• Solidarity purchase: for each soap dish purchased, we commit to donating €0.50 to an association supporting girls’ education in Egypt