Turabi was founded by Palestinian artist and ceramicist, Inas Halabi.   In almost every culture, there is a long history of ceramic art and ceramic objects are often the only evidence left from vanished cultures. The ability of fired clay to with-stand time, makes it a material capable of preserving history, culture and tradition. Palestine is no different, and as the founder of Turabi, Inas Halabi, who is a Palestinian artist (and part-time ceramicist) shares “When I started Turabi,  I was thinking of the ability of my ceramics to tell stories from Palestine. This is especially important in a place like Palestine, where our history is constantly threatened with erasure. It is important for me to make my pieces in the heart of Jerusalem; I see this as a form of political resistance, amidst the influx of cheaply produced or imported goods, and the decline of the Palestinian economy as a result of the occupation.”   What motivated Inas to start Turabi in 2016, besides the fact that she loves ceramics, is wanting to provide a local product that is environmentally friendly, durable and safe to use  (using entirely lead-free glazing which is not always a guarantee in commercial ceramics’ production). Minimalist, functional and simply beautiful, Inas’s work is inspired by traditional pottery technique - all her ceramics are built by hand without any use of machines (except the furnace, of course!) In order to minimise her impact on the world, she reuses materials whenever she can and recycles all her unfired clay to create new pieces. Her beautiful work further combines a beloved handicraft, Palestinian embroidery (Tatreez), producing exquisite pieces which are hand-carved into the clay in a very labour intensive and delicate process.   Turabi’s collection is made up of a range of mugs, plates and serving bowls in various sizes. The collection also includes unique ceramic jewellery.   For any enquiries, please contact Inas by sending an email to [email protected]   instagram: @turabiceramics facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turabiceramics