Handmade Pottery (Earthenware) Rectangle Plate - Palm Trees - Tunis Village - 001

  Handmade Product from Tunis village (Fayoum, Egypt) Material : Pottery (Earthenware) Color : Beige - Break - Blue Product Dimensions : Length(Inch) : 12.00 Width(Inch) :  8.00 Height(Inch) : 1.25 Product Weight(Lbs.) : 2.34   Product Details: Pottery industry is considered one of the special industries reflecting the civilization and development of nations. It has begun in Egypt since prehistoric ages in Delta and Nile valley. It has flourished in “Fatimid” era and was distinguished by the beautiful colors, magnificent printings and decorations in addition to the brilliant drawings of plants, birds and animals. Pottery industry now is concentrated in the areas of “Fustat” in old Cairo, Fayoum, New Valley and Qena.   Tunis village (Fayoum, Egypt) is located on the border of Qarun Lake. There, a Swiss potter started a pottery school for poor children in 1970. Later, several local potters have started their own workshops and made their pottery products. Handmade pottery industry h