Pottery a Business as Ancient as Bahrain

This craft is today still being practiced in almost exactly the same way it used to be, with little or no resort to modern devices. The skills have been passed down, generation by generation, and although the number of craftsmen has declined, the potters still in the trade have remained true to their tradition. The potters still use the old fashioned wheel, operated by foot, and the finished pieces are often baked in kilns

The potters of A'ali create pots of virtually every size, and in a wide variety of styles