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The combination of potted plants, flowers and fruit trees makes for a delightful escape in this setting.
True to the indoor-outdoor flow of Mediterranean home design, the courtyard springs into view from the dining room. From this vantage point, the family and its guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the greenery and gurgling fountain.
Outside, large terracotta pots of aspidistra plants flank the pastel blue wooden door that frames the entrance to the dining room. Lebrillo bowls adorn either side of the door.
Our Ramita Lebrillo: an enduring motif in Fajalauza history
The Ramita design featured on the left of the door is one of the most beloved designs in Andalusian pottery.
The artisans who make and paint each piece by hand are working in a pottery lineage that their forebears consolidated in the 16th century. And, though Spanish culture has changed a great deal since Moorish rule, many of the motifs that characterize Fajalauza ceramics have stood the test of time.
The decoration on the Ramita design features a flower that fans out across the well of the bowl while the walls bear a design of undulating patterns.
A decorative bowl that pays homage to its native city
Inspired by the Andalusian landscape, our lebrillos and other Fajalauza pottery feature vegetal motifs, birds and geometric patterns. However, the granada or pomegranate holds a special place in the Fajalauza canon since it honors its hometown.
The Granada Lebrillo on the other side of the doorway is a nod to this legacy.
Though some historians believe the Romans named Granada after the Latin 'granatum,' or pomegranate, others say the name evolved from the Arabic "Gar-anat," meaning 'hill of pilgrims.' The red fruit would certainly have been a boon to the desert people who conquered Andalucía in the 8th century. Tough-skinned and nutritious, the pomegranate grows well in arid lands.
These lebrillo bowls also offer a stunning view from the outdoor dining area where table and cushions are dressed in traditional Mallorcan ikat textiles. The lime-colored tablecloth and ceramic plates fit harmoniously in this lush landscape. Climbing vines of wisteria provide cover from the Andalusian sun above while a rush mat below the table temper the heat from the floor.
We have 30+ lebrillo designs available ranging in size from 35cm to 80cm. If you need a customization, do let us know. We also offer bespoke wall mounts.
