A charming Egyptian Fayoum ceramic soap dish, individually handmade and hand-painted by artisan potter Sabbah in the village of Tunis. Featuring a delightful stylised design of green leaves and red flowers, the decoration reflects the natural beauty and traditional folk art of Egypt's Fayoum Oasis.
With its beautifully expressive botanical pattern and rich contrasting colours, this little ceramic dish brings a wonderfully individual touch to a bathroom or kitchen. Both practical and decorative, it is a lovely example of the distinctive craftsmanship for which Fayoum pottery is renowned.
Dimensions: 10 cm x 10 cm
Hand washing recommended
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Hand-thrown and hand-painted earthenware
Design: Green Leaves and Red Flowers
Handmade by artisan potter Sabbah
Origin: Tunis Village, Fayoum, Egypt
Model Number: SB023-A
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 soap dish is particularly charming. The combination of fresh green foliage, vibrant red flowers and spontaneous hand-painted decoration gives it a cheerful, individual character that makes even the smallest everyday accessory feel special.
Styling Tip
Place beside a bathroom basin with a beautifully scented bar of soap, or use as a little decorative dish for rings and other small treasures. It also looks lovely alongside other Egyptian Fayoum ceramics, bringing colour and traditional craftsmanship to a shelf or dressing table.
SKU: 1571