I loved how the pottery was intricate and simple at the same time. Clean lines, neutral color, each one unique.
Here I am trying my hand at throwing a pot. They still use the foot-powered wheel, and I think I got the easy job, since the man helping me was doing all of the work to keep the wheel moving. I made one small pot (the one on the very right, in a row by itself), and stood up to leave, and the potter pinched off another piece of clay and motioned that he wanted me to try again. After #2, I again stood up to go, and he pinched off some more clay and motioned me back. I really was done after pot #3--a girl can only have so much potting fun in one day, especially when she is out of shape and has to squat for long periods of time.
After much deliberation, I finally decided on a piece to purchase. I bought one of the vases on the bottom shelf on the left. It is actually open on the top and on the bottom, so I figure it would look nice with a candle in it.
3 comments:
That's some of the most beautiful pottery I've ever seen. You look pretty good too. Did you do this the same day you went on your camel ride? I can't believe all of the cool stuff you are doing. I'm totally impressed. I threw a pot once. You are right. It's hard work. Love you!
So cool! I love the huge orange ones on the top shelf. I wonder why they don't really sell it here? Maybe we have embargos (sp)or something.
Kimberley I just love your blog!! It is fun to see your day to day things, I love the post on your market trip and it really did bring a tear to my eye when you told me the cost of gas.. It sounds like you are having such a fun time. I can't remember how long you said you got to be there? Keep up the postings :-)
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