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Hand Carved Name of Muhammad

Posted by Umber on 19:06. Islamic calligraphy,ottoman art,umber ceramics,white clay - 1 comment

The name Muhammad has different connotations across sections of world population.To some ,it echoes with the religiosity of Islam,to others the name has epitomized beauty par grandeur.I have chosen the name MUHAMMAD to signify all that is bright and beautiful .This piece of art is made on white clay ,after having been hand carved to bring out the beautiful contours of the ecclesiastical name.The tile was fired at 1100 F and it is non glazed and is sized at 9x9 inches.
Code#MD1

This tile has been made in the same manner as the previously described one ,yet has a brilliance of its own.The firing and glazing techniques are the same but the inside lettered word has been engraved with dark blue glass.the dark blue signifies the calm and coolness that comes with the pronunciation of the name Muhammad-the depth and calmness of a deep blue river that matches the depth of character of the Holy prophet.
9x9in
Code#MD2

The same rhythm runs through this heat treated ,glazed tile.The fulsome contours reminiscent of the ottoman art and the ever celebrated Islamic calligraphy.All the shown tiles are close to my heart-a labour of love and untiring effort spread over a couple of weeks.The price quoted is not worthy of the labor put in,yet the same has been calculated keeping in view the size and the materials used.Of course, no price is enough for the love engraved in the ceramic.
Code#MD3
Each tile.$175

Relief Work

Posted by Umber on 18:55. Greek art,relief,Sumerian culture,terracotta clay,umber ceramics,white clay - No comments

The immediate picture depicts a Relief inspired from old Sumerian culture.The splendid era evokes visions of gods on earth and deities engrossed in elaborate rituals .The relief is made of untouched and untreated clay representing the earthly nature of the activities of the deities presenting gifts to their gods.It is white clay tile sized each tile 9x9in
Each tile $110
Code#SR1

The Greek era would not be complete without the mention of Aristotle and Plato and the Goddess that they looked up to.The clay relief shows a Greek Goddess, relief-ed out on terracotta .The well rounded contours resemble the sensuous nature of the goddess riding a Capricorn.It is sized at 11 x 11 in.Most Greek art lovers would love to hang it in their art galleries.
Price $95
Code#GR1

Calligraphy on Ceramic Slabs

Posted by Umber on 19:59. hand carved,umber ceramics,white stoneware clay - No comments

The hand carved Quranic verse on white clay slab, depicting the name of the holy prophet as the messenger from Allah is a treat for the appreciative eye.The turquoise green engraved glass matches with its light blue environ,representing a harmonious whole symbolizing the hierarchy of Muslim religious thought-ALLAH the Supreme at the top making way down to the name of MUHAMMAD .It is painted,glazed & fired at 1100 F.
12x10in
Price $110

10x15in
Price $110

Hand Made Tea Pot Set

Posted by Umber on 19:49. hand made,umber ceramics,white stoneware clay - No comments

These tea pots are original hand decorated and hand built works of art.Meticulously glazed pots made of White Stone ware clay, and are truly wonderful for enhancing any decor.Hand painted in shades of Gray. A warm and lovely addition to your collection!
Price $95
Code#HMTP1

Hand Painted Pottery

Posted by Umber on 18:57. hand made,hand painted pot,terracotta pots,umber ceramics - 2 comments

Geisha is an important aspect of Japanese culture, and their elegant performances keep attracting many people from around the world.Geisha are professional hostesses who entertain customers through various performing arts as gei means arts or performances, and sha means people in Japanese. Geisha are not either ordinary hostesses or prostitutes.Geisha are trained in a number of skills: traditional Japanese dance, singing, playing instruments like flower arrangement, wearing kimono.The vase depicts one such Geisha Japanese tea ceremony. I painted this vase after getting inspired by this beautiful aspect of Japanese culture.description: Giesha figures painted on a terracotta vase.
25x12in
Price $95
Code#HPJ1

The multifaceted arts from Turkey were influenced by the ancient Greeks, the Romans and the Persians and later in history by the Selçuks, the Mongols, the Central Asians and the Egyptians. The Ottoman Empire encompassed the Balkans, Hungary, Greece, Anatolia, Egypt, southern Europe, Syria, Palestine, Algeria and Cyprus and there were cultural exchanges in all the performing arts.The Turkish dance is an assertive, passionate and sometimes even an indifferent whirlpool of ecstatic movements.It was once described as the dance that could "melt a stone.” The “cengis” (dancing girls) and the “koceks” (dancing boys) were the public entertainers. Once in the harem, the women who exhibited dancing abilities were further schooled in the terpsichorean arts and these became the court dances of the Ottoman Empire. It is a hand painted pot showing a Turkish dancing girl figure, made on terracotta pot.
12x7in
Price $80
Code#HPT1

Hand painted pottery

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Hand painted terracotta pot.

12x8in

Terracotta Pots

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Calligraphy on vase

Posted by Umber on 13:44. hand carved,umber ceramics,white stoneware clay - No comments

Hand carved Quranic verse on slab built vase.Painted ,glazed & fired.
4x11in

4x14in

Ceramic Sculpture

Posted by Umber on 21:16. umber ceramics,white stoneware clay - No comments

15x7in

Turkish Whirling Dervesh

11x7in

Hand Built White Clay Vase

Posted by Umber on 21:09. umber ceramics,white stoneware clay - No comments

Hand built white clay vase.Painted & fired.
10x12in
Price $210

99 names of Allah

Posted by Umber on 19:02. hand carved vase,umber ceramics,white stoneware clay - No comments

In Arabic, the word Allah means ‘The God’. It is derived from the union of the word ‘Al’ meaning ‘The’ and ‘Ilah’ Meaning ‘God’.The word Allah is the supreme and all-comprehensive divine name. The name Allah is unique and unmatched and indicates the existence of one creator of the universe who is omnipotent and all-powerful.Its a slab built white clay vase in square shape.Each side displaying names of Allah.Every name is carved and filled with blue glass to enhance the beauty of name.
Painted & Non glazed.
15x5in
$150
Code#99A