06 Jun 2021 Fair Trade West Bank Ceramic Kitchenware

Pottery making in the West Bank has been a tradition for hundreds of years. The clay is heated to 1000 degrees celsius and then the pieces start to come to life. The West Bank artists make kitchenware including plates, cups, bowls, and pots, and the pieces are adorned with flower and leaf motifs. They work delicately and steadily to create the items. The skills have typically been passed down from father to son generation after generation. Many of them who come from a long line of pottery makers say that the craft is in their blood.

Nowadays, there is an effort to preserve the unique ceramic craft as political tension in the region has impacted the business, with fewer clients able to buy the pottery from the local artists. Before the Second Intifada (Palestinian uprising) from 2000-2005, there were plenty of tourists and other clients who frequented their shops; however, now it is rare to find a foreign face. Most of the work is exported overseas, and some is bought by Palestinian-Israelis. The traditional business of hand painted pottery has not only survived decades of political conflict, but it has managed to flourish. Support the local West Bank artists by buying these fair trade ceramic kitchenware items!

Ceramic Coffee Mugs from West Bank

These beautiful ceramic coffee mugs (sold individually) have an intricate hand painted floral motif, which reflects the traditional Palestinian craft. Craft Montaz values the equitable treatment of local artists, and our collection of West Bank kitchenware consists solely of fair trade items. Each mug has a high gloss glaze and it is available in four different colors: teal, maroon, yellow, and blue jasmine. Slight color and paint variations may occur due to the handmade technique. These mugs are microwave safe. Hand wash recommended. These products are tested for lead content and are made for food use in accordance with FDA guidelines for food-safe ceramics.

Ceramic Spoon Rest from West Bank

This beautiful ceramic spoon rest is also hand painted with an intricate flower pattern, which is typical of Palestinian ceramics. These patterns have been used for hundreds of years of pottery making in the West Bank. This spoon rest will add a flavor of the West Bank culture to your home decor and kitchenware. It is hand painted with ceramic high gloss glaze and has a beautiful teal color. Slight color and paint variations may occur due to the handmade technique. This is microwave safe. Hand wash recommended. These products are tested for lead content and are made for food use in accordance with FDA guidelines for food-safe ceramics.

Handcrafted West Bank Ceramic Dessert Bowls Set of Four

These beautiful ceramic dessert bowls are adorned with a beautiful leaf and flower pattern. The bowls are sold as a set of four. They can be used for serving snacks or dessert while hosting guests. Each bowl is hand painted with ceramic high gloss glaze and come in red, blue jasmine, yellow, and green jasmine colors. Slight color and paint variations may occur due to the handmade technique. These bowls are microwave safe. Hand wash recommended. These items are tested for lead content and are made for food use in accordance with FDA guidelines for food-safe ceramics.

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