Ambrus Sándor learned the art of making traditional Hungarian folk pottery from his elders. Today he continues to make beautiful pottery in his studio in Hódmezovásarhely, in the south of Hungary.
At one time there were dozens of potters in this area. Today, there are only three left. No young people have yet become apprentices to carry on the patterns and traditions that were passed forward from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
So if you want to support this art, now's the time.
Many of the pieces in this studio had functional purposes (serving, cooking, and drinking). A few of them have whimsical stories behind them. There's the multi-spigoted wine carafe, of which only one of the many spouts actually pours wine -- the game is to figure out which one. And there are the porcelain green holy books, which enabled church goers to discreetly sneak a few sips of pálinka while still looking pious.
Take a look at his website and see for yourself. I feel lucky to have met him and seen his work.
At one time there were dozens of potters in this area. Today, there are only three left. No young people have yet become apprentices to carry on the patterns and traditions that were passed forward from one generation to the next for hundreds of years.
So if you want to support this art, now's the time.
Many of the pieces in this studio had functional purposes (serving, cooking, and drinking). A few of them have whimsical stories behind them. There's the multi-spigoted wine carafe, of which only one of the many spouts actually pours wine -- the game is to figure out which one. And there are the porcelain green holy books, which enabled church goers to discreetly sneak a few sips of pálinka while still looking pious.
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