Rania is a creative artist and ceramist from Haifa. Four years ago, when interviewed for the first edition of this guide, Rania was creating earrings and other accessories from ceramic as a hobby while working as a representative at a pharmaceutical company. She started experimenting with clay and producing very unique jewellery that everyone she met complemented and wanted to have. In 2012, Rania’s road was born as a social project rather than for commercial purposes. With astonishment, Rania observed how people reacted to the simple act of wearing an earring that had Arabic on it. The thirst for identity symbols among the youth is thrills her and she continues to try to make her work available to all.
Today, Rania is a professional ceramist who runs workshops from her studio in Haifa. From the beautiful beginnings of producing earrings with motivational and powerful Arabic messages, her work has become trendy. Pursuing ceramic trainings and workshops abroad, Rania began her journey of learning the art of ceramics, focusing on natural processes and techniques. She focused in her learning journey on a Japanese Wabi Sabi traditional approach out of her belief in natural, unprocessed and imperfect creations. Rania is not only drawn to ceramics and porcelain, but is also an avid gardener, growing food in her garden and finding inspiration from nature’s patterns and processes. Talent and passion know no borders and Rania is a fine example of that. She has just published a children’s book called Haneen al Tineen (Haneen the dragon). Today, Rania produces jewellery, home and kitchenware and accessories. She also runs workshops, which are fun, inspirational and empowering as she focuses on working with women victims of violence and abuse. She sells her beautiful work online on her Etsy shop and has items on sale in Nazareth, Haifa, and Jerusalem. Check her online accounts to see what is new as Rania is active in participating in events all over Palestine.
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Product Selling Point: Etsy Shop, Fattoush store (Haifa), Hilweh Market (Yafa), Yabous Art Shop (Jerusalem).
Other Services: Pottery and ceramic workshops, private consultations and design.