Description

Bring the scent and spirit of Ethiopia into your sacred space. This lidded censer is built exactly as it would have been generations ago: soft local clay is rolled into coils, smoothed by hand, and slow‑dried under the African sun. The vessel is then buried in a wood‑and‑dung firing pit, where smoke‑rich flames turn the surface a deep charcoal black—a hallmark of ancient Ethiopian pottery.

After firing, artisans free‑hand vivid chevron patterns in sunshine‑yellow and sky‑blue, echoing the ceremonial textiles of the Ethiopian highlands. The interior receives a thin red clay slip to help resist heat and ash.

Handmade in Ethiopia – wheel‑free, coil‑built & pit‑fired by village artisans

Authentic ancient technique – black surface achieved through smoke‑reduction firing

Removable vented lid – directs fragrant smoke while containing hot embers

Folk‑art design – bold chevrons in yellow & blue atop matte black clay

Heat‑safe interior – raw terracotta sealed with natural slip & red wash