Foliage Ceramic Tray

Handcrafted in the village of Tunis — a picturesque settlement nestled between Lake Qaroun and the desert dunes of the Fayoum Oasis — the Foliage Ceramic Tray brings the lush vegetation of Egypt's oases into rectangular form.

In the 1980s, Swiss ceramic artist Evelyn Porret founded a pottery school in Tunis, introducing the village children to the craft of clay. Her graduates became the village's master potters, shaping a distinctly Tunisian aesthetic: hand-formed pieces adorned with primitive motifs drawn from the local flora and fauna. Each piece is shaped from clay sourced along the Nile banks of Aswan, then hand-glazed and painted by hand — no two are identical.

The Foliage Ceramic Tray features a rich hand-painted leaf pattern in deep green and blue tones across a rectangular form. Generous enough to serve appetisers or cheeses, considered enough to organise a desk, a bedside table, or a bathroom surface. Its organic motif and matte-to-gloss glaze give it a sculptural presence that goes beyond function. Slight variations in colour and form are not imperfections — they are evidence of the hands that made it.

Lead-free and food-safe. A piece for the table or anywhere it finds a home.

Dimensions: Width: 8.75 inches x Length: 10.5 inches

Material: Natural, lead-free glazed clay - All of Kiliim’s products are handcrafted, making each product unique. Slight variations and imperfections are embraced.

Care Instructions: Wipe off with a damp cloth.

Details: Kiliim blends time-honored Egyptian craftsmanship with modern design. Each handcrafted clay plate is uniquely shaped and painted by hand, reflecting cultural artistry and skilled craft. No two are alike, making them both functional and collectible.