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Sahrawi Collection — Nur Ceramics

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Large Baobab Bowl in Raw Taupe Clay

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Semna Vase — Nur Ceramics

The Semna vase is a minimal interpretation of one of the most popular ceramic shapes- the amphora. Two separate shapes are created on the wheel that are then attached, giving the form its contemporary, geometric feel. This piece is a perfect home accent and has been glazed on the inside for use as a flower vase as well.  The beautiful vanilla bean stoney matte glaze is developed in the studio's glaze lab, meaning that it is custom made and not available commercially. It is hand blended using raw materials, giving it its depth of color and texture.  Dimensions 3.5x6 inches Ready to Ship This piece is not made for food or beverage.  Due to the handmade nature of this piece, expect slight variations.  To guarantee the longevity of this piece, it is best to avoid placing it in the dishwasher or microwave.

Semna Vase

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Large Splash Incense Burner — Nur Ceramics

A Mabkhar in Arabic or Dabqaad in Somali is a censer, or incense burner, used to burn resin on coals. The resin is derived from aromatic tree resin such as frankincense or myrrh. Incense smoke, like tobacco smoke, was believed by many indigenous traditions to carry ones prayers to the Gods. During the peak of the ancient spice trade it is said that frankincense was more valuable than gold, therefore, burning frankincense was the greatest form of ritualistic offering. The design of this piece is a modern interpretation of a traditional form of a mabkhar. To create the form, slabs of clay are rolled and hand-cut into the shapes to create the walls and embled by hand.  The piece is fired at a low temperature to harden the clay, then a matte black liquefied clay known as a slip is splattered across. A final firing is done for the clay and glaze to fuse together and reach their final temperature. This incense burner accommodates every type of incense- charcoal, sticks, as well as pyres.  Includes 2 pints of black sand.  Made to order: 4-6 weeks 10x5 inches Due to the handmade nature of this piece, expect slight variations. To guarantee the longevity of this piece, it is best to avoid placing it in the dishwasher or microwave.

Large Splash Incense Burner

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Saba Incense Burner Kit in White — Nur Ceramics

Saba in modern day Yemen was the land of the spice and incense merchant The Queen of Sheba, known in French as La Reine de Saba. The Saba incense burner is an homage to the ancient tradition of incense burning, native to many cultures around the world.  Each wall is molded by hand and carefully embled, making each burner one-of-a-kind. They are then dipped in a glaze that has been developed and hand-crafted which accounts for its unique texture and depth of color.  This incense burner accommodates every type of incense- charcoal, sticks, as well as pyres.  Dimensions 5x2.5 inches Made To Order 3-4 weeks Each incense burner comes with: * 5 rectangular Japanese coals * 10g of first grade Yemeni frankincense * 4 inch metal tongs * black sand to protect the base of the incense burner Ritual dish pictured is not included This item is not recommended for food or beverage. Due to the handmade nature of this piece, expect slight variations. To guarantee the longevity of this piece, it is best to avoid placing it in the dishwasher or microwave. ----------------------------------------------------- Instructions for burning coal incense: 1. Pour the black sand into the incense burner 2. Using the metal tongs, heat a single coal over an open flame until the corners glow red. 2. Place the hot coal on the base of the incense burner.  3. Place a piece of frankincense resin onto the coal. 

Saba Incense Burner Kit in White

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Sibha (Beaded Accent) — Nur Ceramics

This piece is inspired by a sibha, also known as a misbaha, a Sufi rosary made up of a total of 33 beads, divided into three sections of 11. A sibha is used in the ritual of zikr, or remembrance used in the daily glorification of God similar to the use of malas in mantra recitation. The number 33 is a divine number in Islamic mysticism, seen as a reflection of the 99 names of God. The use of beads as a decorative accent was inspired by antique Bedouin necklaces used as coffee table accents in many Saharan and East African homes. Each bead is formed by hand by creating two spherical semi circles that are then fused to make one bead, and pierced on either end. They are dried and fired at a low temperature to harden the clay, and a matte black liquefied clay known as a slip is splattered across the beads. They are then re-fired to their final temperature to achieve their ceramic state. The beads are strung using hemp rope and a t el of black Highland wool is carefully added. Made to order: 4-6 weeks 17 inches without t el  Due to the handmade nature of this piece, expect slight variations.

Sibha (Beaded Accent)

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