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Kabyle ceramic-making of northern Algeria is an art form passed down from mother to daughter. The production of ceramics is connected with farming cycles. In the spring, clay is collected, gradually dried, mixed with water and formed into objects that are fired in an open pit after the yearly harvests. Most Kabyle ceramic items are made for daily use. However, some are set aside solely to decorate the home.

This Kabyle ceramic, incorporates bold, geometric designs based on straight, rather than curved lines. Simplified representations of birds, reptiles and plants are sometimes included on Kabyle ceramic vessels.