Stunning handmade ceramic ornamental candlestick pair with Oriental decoration from Istalif, Afghanistan

Stunning ceramic ornamental candlestick pair with Oriental patterns from Istalif, the famous pottery city in Afghanistan.

Istalif is a village about 1 hour drive north of Kabul and is famous handmade glazed pottery. Local artisans have been making this kind of pottery for centuries and have mastered the skill to perfection. Their breath-taking pieces in blue, green or brown ceramics are rarely offered for sale outside Afghanistan.

This candlestick set is decorated with Oriental patterns and is a one-of-a-kind object, which will give your home interior a colorful and tribal touch!

The candlesticks has been completely glazed, except under the foot.

This is a handmade artisanal item, which is bearing traces from its maker and its tribal provenance. Therefore a tiny chip, an impurity in the clay or uneven glazing are likely. These are part of the charm of this authentic and exceptional item!

Size: all sizes are approx.
Height: 18 cm
Width of the foot: 11 cm
Inner diameter of the mouth: 4.8 cm

Weight: 0.987 kg

Material: handmade glazed ceramics

Origin: Istalif, Afghanistan

This is a handmade artisanal product; minimal variation in size, color, shape and pattern may occur.

Although we do our very best to provide clear pictures, minimal differences in color may occur.