Horezu ceramic plate
The plate is made by Costel and Georgeta Popa, from Horezu, Valcea County. The Horezu pottery is unique in Romania and is known all over the world. Considered "a unique traditional craft", Horezu pottery has been included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2012.
The clay is brought from the hills around the village and is prepared by a traditional technique. The clay is "leavened" for several weeks, while it is shred, watered and kneaded. When ready, the clay passes through several stages until it takes the shapes of the famous ceramic pots: molding on the wheel, first drying, angobing, second drying, ornamentation, third drying, first burning, glazing, second burning. The ornamentation is made with a cow horn bugle that has a goose feather on the top or with “gaița”, a thin pig hair brush. The traditional painting method called "jirăvire" is a...
Horezu ceramic plate
The plate is made by Costel and Georgeta Popa, from Horezu, Valcea County. The Horezu pottery is unique in Romania and is known all over the world. Considered "a unique traditional craft", Horezu pottery has been included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2012.
The clay is brought from the hills around the village and is prepared by a traditional technique. The clay is "leavened" for several weeks, while it is shred, watered and kneaded. When ready, the clay passes through several stages until it takes the shapes of the famous ceramic pots: molding on the wheel, first drying, angobing, second drying, ornamentation, third drying, first burning, glazing, second burning. The ornamentation is made with a cow horn bugle that has a goose feather on the top or with “gaița”, a thin pig hair brush. The traditional painting method called "jirăvire" is a special technique and is done by connecting the edges of a spiral with its center while the painting is still damp. The colors used are natural and are made of clay with iron or magnesium oxides. The most commonly used colors are brown, green, bricky and the famous Horezu ivory. The burning takes place in conical brick ovens with the large base down, by the oxidation technique in. The most popular motif used is the Hurez rooster, the symbol of the soul renaissance and immortality. He is drawn from the profile, with his head raised and his tail opened. Other motifs are the tree of life, symbolizing the union of heaven and earth, the spiral of life - the eternal cycle of birth, death and rebirth, the snake of the house - the guardian of the house, the fish - the symbol of Christianity, the peacock tail - the symbol of the eternal divine protection.
The popular motifs on the edge of the plate may differ.
Wiping with a soft wet cloth or handwashing is recommended.
Ø 180 mm
Placemat
The placemat is woven and sewn by popular craftsmen guided by Cristian and Elena Nicora in Bistriţa. It is 100% cotton and it ends with cotton lace. It is of natural color.
Washable at 60 degrees Celsius.
420 mm x 420 mm
Apricot confiture
Manufactured by Sebastian and Ela Hosu in Mărişel, in the Apuseni Mountains, at 1250 m, in an unpolluted area. The sweet cherries are grownd by small producers in Transylvania. The recipe is traditional, coming from the family. The whole manufacturing process is handmade. The production series are small.
200 g
Ingredients: 65% apricots, 2% apricot kernels, 33% sugar.
Total sugars content: maximum 45%.
Homemade product sterilized in water bath.
Store in dry and cool places, away from sunlight.
Cool after opening and use in 30 days.
Nutritional values (for 100 g): nutritional value 167 kcal, proteins 0,93 g, lipids 0,2 g, carbohydrates 40 g, food fibers 1 g.
No added dyes, flavors or other additives.
Apricot brandy
Produced in Bucovina, in Rădăuți, Suceava County, in a factory with a history of over 200 years. SAB Rădăuți, founded in 1789, has supplied spirits throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire, being highly regarded by the Imperial Court in Vienna. Currently, SABER 1789 Distilleries, part of the Alexandrion Group, maintains the production of well-preserved recipes, winning prizes at the most prestigious competitions. The sour cherry brandy SABER Elyzia is 100% natural and is one of the few in the world that is bottled with whole fruits.
Serve at room temperature.
Alcohol: 25% vol.
500 ml
*The products are handmade. Color, pattern, weight, shape and size may differ.
