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About Ceramics by Orly

Handmade Ceramic Gifts from Israel — Where Nature Meets Soul

Nestled in the peaceful landscape of Kfar Netter, a small village in central Israel, lies the studio of Orly Pittel, a ceramic artist creating nature-inspired art with heart, soul, and clay.

From Networks to Nature

Before becoming a full-time artist, Orly spent years teaching computer networking. But her creative spirit and love for the natural world led her elsewhere. Eighteen years ago, she left technology behind to follow a deeper calling, transforming clay into art. Today, her handmade ceramic gifts reflect her personal journey and the beauty of the land she calls home.

Crafting Memories from Nature

Each creation begins with inspiration and a desire to make something meaningful. Orly chooses fresh botanical elements, like seasonal flowers and wild herbs from the Israeli countryside, and presses them gently into soft clay. The result is a lasting botanical imprint: a memory of nature, captured forever in ceramic form.

Because nature is always changing, each piece is truly one-of-a-kind. Spring wildflowers, summer blooms, autumn textures, and winter stillness, every season offers new colors, forms, and energy. That’s what makes Orly’s botanical ceramic art so special: no two pieces are ever the same.

Handmade with Meaning

Ceramics by Orly is more than ceramic art, it’s a way to bring warmth, presence, and connection into everyday life.

The collections include:

• Botanical Home Decor – Plates, dishes, hamsas, and candlesticks with real flower imprints

• Hebrew Blessing Gifts – Ceramic stones with hand-stamped Hebrew text

• Event Keepsakes – Mini Hamsas or blessing stones for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and other celebrations—customized with Hebrew or English words for meaningful guest gifts.

• Inspirational Quote Stones – Clay pebbles and miniature houses engraved with uplifting messages

• Miniature Ceramic Houses – Whimsical, nature-inspired cottages—each one is entirely one-of-a-kind

• Made in Israel Gifts – Thoughtful, nature-inspired art shipped worldwide

Whether you're looking for a Jewish holiday gift, a spiritual keepsake, or a meaningful item that tells a story, each piece is designed to connect, inspire, and last.

From Local Hands to Global Hearts

What began as heartfelt gifts to friends and family has grown into a collection beloved by customers around the world. These handmade treasures, crafted in Israel and filled with natural beauty, are now part of homes around the world. 

Visit the Studio

If your path brings you to Israel, you’re warmly invited to visit Orly’s studio. Surrounded by flowers, textures, and creativity, you’ll discover where these unique ceramic pieces are born—and maybe even make one yourself.

Every piece tells a story. Let one become part of yours.