A wonderfully decorative Egyptian Fayoum ceramic cake dish, individually handmade and hand-painted by artisan potter Hakeem in the village of Tunis. Featuring two beautifully stylised palm trees, this distinctive piece celebrates the natural beauty and traditional folk art of Egypt's Fayoum Oasis.
The elegant rectangular dish features a striking composition of two palm trees, with their finely patterned trunks and sweeping turquoise-green fronds beautifully arranged against a soft ivory glaze. The delicate brown outlines, natural terracotta-coloured edges and expressive hand-painted decoration give the piece a wonderfully understated and individual character.
Measuring 37 cm in length, this generously proportioned dish is a lovely example of traditional Egyptian craftsmanship. Its elongated shape and distinctive botanical decoration make it a particularly appealing decorative piece for a kitchen, dining table or sideboard.
Dimensions: 37 cm Length x 16 cm Width
Hand washing recommended
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Handmade and hand-painted earthenware
Design: Two Stylised Palm Trees
Colours: Turquoise Green, Ivory and Brown
Handmade by artisan potter Hakeem
Origin: Tunis Village, Fayoum, Egypt
Model Number: HK013
Each piece is individually handmade, with natural variations in shape, colour, glaze and decoration.
Traditional Egyptian Fayoum Pottery
This beautiful Egyptian pottery is handmade in the small oasis village of Tunis in Fayoum, using traditional techniques and local materials, including clay sourced from Aswan in the Nile Valley.
The revival of pottery in Tunis is closely associated with Swiss-born ceramic artist Evelyne Porret, who established the Fayoum Pottery School in the 1980s. Her work helped introduce new generations of local artisans to traditional pottery techniques and distinctive decorative styles.
Today, Tunis is renowned for its community of independent pottery workshops, where skilled artisans create wonderfully individual ceramics inspired by the surrounding oasis landscape.
Birds, flowers, palm trees and other elements of the natural world feature prominently in the designs, often interpreted in a charmingly free and naïve style. Each piece celebrates the creativity of its maker, with subtle variations in form, pattern and colour making every item unique.
Why We Love It
We love the beautifully balanced composition of the two palm trees, with their delicate turquoise-green foliage and intricately outlined trunks creating a wonderfully elegant design.
The simple ivory background allows the hand-painted decoration to take centre stage, while the elongated rectangular shape gives this dish a particularly distinctive appearance.
Styling Tip
Display this beautiful dish along the centre of a dining table or kitchen island, where its elegant proportions and hand-painted palm tree decoration can be appreciated.
Alternatively, place it on a dresser or sideboard alongside other Egyptian Fayoum ceramics, combining different botanical designs and traditional colours to create an eclectic collection of handmade pottery.
SKU: 2496