Ceramic bowl - tree of life
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On these ceramic bowls, wheel-thrown and hand-painted in Sifnos in the Cyclades, unfolds the motif of the Tree of Life. An ancestral and universal symbol, it has represented since the dawn of time the force of life, its origins, the connection between sky and earth, and the anchoring of our roots. Here, it is reinterpreted in a traditional decoration, dear to Nikos and his family, and rendered freehand. Each line tells a story, and no two pieces are ever quite the same, as if the sea, the wind, and the light had left their mark on the ceramic. Holding this bowl in your hands is like welcoming a symbol rich in meaning, deeply rooted in the Mediterranean.
Here, tradition dates back to Antiquity. Pottery made on this small Cycladic island long traveled by boat, delivered from village to village all the way to Athens. In the workshop located in the north of the island, with no precise address—you arrive by following directions from the neighbors—pottery has been a family affair for over a century. In summer, production intensifies to supply holiday tables and loyal clients; the rest of the year, Nikos takes the time to create pieces for the elegant neighborhoods of Athens and for La Maison de Commerce in Paris.
The style of this tableware rests on gentle contrasts: a fine balance between perfection and irregularity, simple yet expressive drawings, confident forms, and luminous colors. Timeless, not to say eternal, this bowl tells in its own way the story of life, nature, and that gently wild softness that defines the island.
Because we're handmade, all our items are unique, even in small production runs. At La Maison de Commerce, you'll never find 2 identical objects, especially the one in the photo and yours. This guarantees its authenticity and beauty, as well as the few irregularities inherent in its manufacture by the best craftsmen in France and Europe. All our items are delivered with a certificate of authenticity issued by La Maison de Commerce.
