Sejnane women artisans
Long Neck Vase
2025
Ceramic
42 × 12 × 121 cm
Ceramic
42 × 12 × 121 cm
About the artist
The women’s community of Sejnane (northern Tunisia) is at the heart of a craft tradition recognized in 2018 by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. A tradition passed down from mother to daughter over generations, the ceramics of Sejnane are shaped entirely by hand using clay sourced from the dry riverbeds of seasonal wadis. The pieces—whether functional, decorative, or playful—are deeply rooted in daily life and inspired by the natural world. After being processed and shaped, the clay is fired outdoors using a stack of wood and dried dung. Some pieces are left in their natural color, while others are fired again under straw to achieve a distinctive black tone with a metallic sheen.