Cypress Tree Large Oval Platter

Large oval platter, handbuilt from beige stoneware and hand-carved with a Tatreez Palestinian embroidery cypress motif. Suitable for serving main dishes or salads, and for everyday use in the home.

First seen in Beit Dajan بيت دجان, the cypress tree (شجرة السرو) is one of the most popular embroidery (تطريز) motifs across Palestine. Woven on the fabric in repetitive patterns, horizontally and vertically, there are diverse variations and colors unique to each region. Despite these distinctions, the symbol serves as a unifying element, binding all cities together and reinforcing a shared cultural heritage and landscape. Today, this motif is most common in embroidered garments from Beer al Sabe’ (بئر السبع) and Gaza (غزة). 

14 cm x 22 cm in diameter /  4 cm height 

Dishwasher and microwave safe, hand wash recommended.

Hand-built using beige stoneware and coated with three layers of transparent, lead free glaze, making it 100% food safe. 

Food, dishwasher and microwave safe, hand wash recommended