Horezu ceramics

The potter paints slip designs with a horn to trace roosters, spirals and trees, then glazes the plate.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Romania. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Northern and Eastern Europe.