(about 3000bce), was wheelmade decorated pottery of a type usually called Al ’Ubaid. Perhaps the most richly decorated pottery of the Near East, remarkable for its fine painting, comes fromSusa(Shushan) in southwestIran. Themotifsare partly geometric, partly stylized but easily recognizable ...
Simple, gentle, grounded designs with graceful lines reflect the calmness of the centre and reinforce its endless appeal. Curves allude to circles which ultimately go on to surround a centre. Since time immerorial spun pottery has been a promoter and saviour of the curve and was born from a ...
The design was suggested by the arched entrance to the ground which was formed by the jaw-bones of a colossal whale that was washed ashore at this point some years ago. The products and peculiar glaze effect of the Middle Lane Pottery are what the inventor calls "Fire...
This year, I went to Manufaktura during their anual festival weekend. In addition to their sales and selection they offered free food, factory tours, games with prizes, pottery painting and lots more! It was amazing to spend hours in the store shopping then relax in their back yard with a ...