Every bowl goes through a multi-step process that combines industrial precision with artisan handwork.
Step 1: Formed
The journey begins with the ceramic body. Using precision molds, the bowl and pedestal base are shaped from high-quality ceramic material — the same clays used in Chaozhou, China for over a thousand years. The formed pieces are loaded into a kiln for bisque firing at high temperature, hardening the ceramic into a durable foundation that will last for years of daily use.
Step 2: Glazed
The bowl — the part you eat from — receives a food-safe glaze that meets FDA standards for lead and cadmium safety. This glaze is carefully applied to the interior and rim, then the piece goes back into the kiln for a second firing. The result is a smooth, sealed surface that's safe for serving, eating, and everyday gathering. The glaze firing fuses the coating permanently to the ceramic body.
Step 3: Mosaic
This is where the art happens. Small colored ceramic tiles — in cobalt, teal, gold, terracotta, and cream — are placed by hand onto the pedestal base. Tile by tile, artisans build geometric patterns drawn from the tilework found in historic mosques across Damascus, Granada, and North Africa. Each piece takes individual attention. No two are exactly alike. The slight variations are part of the hand-finished character.
Step 4: Sealed
A protective finish is applied over the completed mosaic, locking every tile in place and protecting the surface from everyday wear. The sealed mosaic is inspected for adhesion strength, sharp edge control, and color consistency. Only pieces that pass all quality checks move forward to packaging.
Quality Standards
Every bowl is inspected before it ships:
- Mosaic adhesion — tiles must be firmly bonded with no looseness
- Sharp edge control — no exposed tile edges that could catch or cut
- Color consistency — tiles match the approved color palette for each design
- Food safety — bowl interior meets FDA standards for food contact
- Weight tolerance — consistent across the production run