Since time immemorial, Persian art has included ceramic making and the use of fish and water as designs. Although history does not indicate the exact origin of this tradition, we know the motifs for fish appears in pre-Iranian history. It is no wonder as water was always a main source of transport, food source and artifice of enjoyment. Numerous fountains and flowing water cascades are seen in Persian art in nearly every century. Today, the river Zayanderud flowing through Isfahan carries little water and fewer fish - but the essence of water was always important to the Persian culture. The fish symbolizes not only water, but life, wealth and fertility. The fish also became part of the Christian iconography, but occurs in all three major religions..
The making of ceramics also is an ancient art form and most of the artistic forms have been handed down from generation to generation. The individual fish are painted on by hand and there are no templates or stamps for mass-producing the fish pottery. Each piece is an individual art form. The articles we sell are designed, painted, fired by Persians who have long utilized the ancient methods of producing exquisite one-of-a-kind pottery that you will be proud to have in your home.
