This ceramic oil jug is shaped on the wheel in Tzur Hadassah by artist Yeela Bineth, whose studio sits in the mountains of Judah. The land around her is rugged and full of color, and those elements show up clearly in her work: natural clay tones, bold earthy reds and dark bands, and forms that rise cleanly from a solid base. The jug has a sturdy, satisfying weight and a shape meant for daily use – whether for holding olive oil, a few stems of your favorite flower, or adding the spirit of the Holy Land to a shelf or table.

Yeela’s approach to pottery is rooted in practice and close attention to form. She throws each jug by hand, trims it when the clay reaches the right firmness, and finishes it with the raw slip markings that have become part of her signature style. Nothing in her process is hurried, and each detail embodies the essence of her studio: simple tools, a warm kiln, and a focus on work that feels honest and grounded into the land.

Because every piece moves through her hands from start to finish, the variations in the glaze, striping, and shape are signs of genuine craft. The jug is made with intention and shaped in the same hills that inspired the verse printed on the box. This is a piece made in Israel by an artist whose connection to her land, craft, and materials gives the jug its unique character and presence.

Specifications

• Material: Hand-thrown ceramic clay
• Finish: Matte glaze with dark and iron-rich slip bands
• Height: 19–20 cm / 7.5–8 in)
• Base Diameter: 9–10 cm / 3.5–4 in)
• Opening Diameter: 4–5 cm / 1.6–2 in)
• Care: Hand wash only
• Origin: Handmade in Tzur Hadassah, Mountains of Judah, Israel