pottery
Photos: Roman-era pottery-making workshop uncovered in Alexandria
Archaeology
April 12, 2022
Photos: Roman-era pottery-making workshop uncovered in Alexandria
The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities working at the Tabet Matwah site, west of Alexandria: managed…
Photos: Remains of a Greco-Roman pottery workshop uncovered in Egypt
Archaeology
July 7, 2021
Photos: Remains of a Greco-Roman pottery workshop uncovered in Egypt
The Egyptian archaeological mission working in the area of Tel Kom Aziza in the Beheira governorate has discovered the remains…
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Middle East
June 7, 2020
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale…
Gaza’s traditional crafts industries rapidly disappearing
Middle East
July 10, 2019
Gaza’s traditional crafts industries rapidly disappearing
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — When Gazans think of better economic times, images of clay pottery, colorful glassware, bamboo…
Minister of Antiquities inaugurates new exhibition at Egyptian Musuem
Archaeology
February 5, 2019
Minister of Antiquities inaugurates new exhibition at Egyptian Musuem
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany inaugurated a temporary exhibition showcasing artifacts unearthed by the French-Italian mission at Hall #44 at…
Iraq’s ancient pottery struggles to outlive modern plastic
Culture
December 3, 2018
Iraq’s ancient pottery struggles to outlive modern plastic
Adel al-Kawwaz expertly spins the potter’s wheel, shaping the wet clay into a smooth jug. His family is famous…
Tunis Village pottery shops close to object state decision to build police station
Egypt
May 21, 2017
Tunis Village pottery shops close to object state decision to build police station
Pottery shops in Tunis Village, Fayoum were closed for the first time in 30 years to protest the arbitrary demolishment…
Children’s corner: Il Pennello brings out the artist in you
Life & Style
November 12, 2010
Children’s corner: Il Pennello brings out the artist in you
“Il Pennello ceramic café is dedicated to bringing out your hidden creativity,” the manager of the Maadi branch thus simply…
Egyptian pottery: Innovative and daring
Art news
April 18, 2010
Egyptian pottery: Innovative and daring
For the past ten years, the Ministry of Culture, in association with the General Authority for Cultural Palaces, has organized…