A wonderfully charming Egyptian Fayoum ceramic jug, individually hand-thrown and hand-painted by artisan potter Turath in the village of Tunis. Featuring a delightful stylised donkey with decorative blue dots, the design reflects the rural life, natural beauty and traditional folk art of Egypt's Fayoum Oasis.
With its beautifully expressive decoration, playful animal motif and individual character, this distinctive little jug makes a lovely decorative accessory for a kitchen shelf, dresser or table. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and spontaneous hand-painted detail gives it a wonderfully rustic charm.
Dimensions: 15 cm Height x 8 cm Diameter
Hand washing recommended
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Hand-thrown and hand-painted earthenware
Design: Donkey with Blue Dots
Handmade by artisan potter Turath
Origin: Tunis Village, Fayoum, Egypt
Model Number: TU011
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 wonderfully expressive character of Fayoum pottery, and this little jug is particularly appealing. The playful donkey motif and scattered blue dots capture the joyful, individual spirit of traditional Egyptian folk art, making it a delightful decorative piece.
Styling Tip
Display this charming jug on a kitchen shelf, dresser or sideboard alongside other Egyptian Fayoum ceramics. Its compact proportions make it particularly lovely as part of a collection of small decorative pottery, where the different colours, patterns and animal motifs can be enjoyed together.
SKU: 1886