earthenware pots

A set of earthenware cooking and serving dishes

This set of cooking and serving pots is made from partially glazed natural earthenware and features traditional designs. It includes two tagines (flat pots with conical lids) and two brams (deep pots with side handles and lids), all decorated with geometric patterns and dark brown calligraphy reflecting traditional craftsmanship. These pots distribute heat evenly, making them ideal for slow-cooking traditional Algerian dishes such as tagines, couscous, and soups, and have a flat, round base suitable for use on stovetops.

clay pot (earthenware tagine)

A traditional earthenware cooking pot, partially glazed in a dark brown color, featuring a round base and two side handles for easy carrying. The lid, with its small, decorative top handle, fits snugly over the pot's opening to ensure an airtight seal and retain moisture during cooking. The pot is adorned with delicate geometric and floral patterns in dark brown, adding to its aesthetic appeal and reflecting the craftsmanship of traditional industries.

The traditional clay jar (al-qulla)

A traditional earthenware vessel, distinguished by its bulging belly and two side handles, is crafted locally from carefully fired natural clay. Known in Algerian heritage for its unique ability to cool water and maintain its purity thanks to the clay's natural porosity, it has historically been used for storing and preserving water and liquids, and is a prominent symbol of inherited craftsmanship.