The next day we explored the island of Djerba, known in Greek tradition as the "land of the lotus eaters" [the intoxicating drink that unmanned Odysseus' crew was probably date wine, still produced there]. Our first destination on the island was Guellala, a village famed since antiquity for the manufacture of pottery.
First a short demonstration of a potter's technique.
Some of his wares:
The streets and byways were lined with pottery.
Inside a potter's workshop:
A kiln:
Making a sale:
Incidental shots:
No comments:
Post a Comment