• A potter works at a ceramics workshop in the town of Gharyan, about 100km (60 miles) south-west of the capital Tripoli. All photos: AFP
    A potter works at a ceramics workshop in the town of Gharyan, about 100km (60 miles) south-west of the capital Tripoli. All photos: AFP
  • Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters to seek new markets on Instagram and Facebook.
    Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters to seek new markets on Instagram and Facebook.
  • Potters in Gharyan face a competitive disadvantage against rivals from more politically stable countries.
    Potters in Gharyan face a competitive disadvantage against rivals from more politically stable countries.
  • A potter makes ceramic pots at a workshop in the town of Gharyan, about 100 km (60 miles) southwest of the capital Tripoli, on February 5, 2022. - Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters to seek new markets on Instagram and Facebook. (Photo by Mahmud TURKIA / AFP)
    A potter makes ceramic pots at a workshop in the town of Gharyan, about 100 km (60 miles) southwest of the capital Tripoli, on February 5, 2022. - Gharyan sculpted a reputation for ceramics generations ago, but fragile demand is forcing potters to seek new markets on Instagram and Facebook. (Photo by Mahmud TURKIA / AFP)
  • Businesses across Libya face daunting logistical challenges and an archaic banking system.
    Businesses across Libya face daunting logistical challenges and an archaic banking system.
  • There's also a lack of basic materials, which potters have to import at high prices, and unstable demand.
    There's also a lack of basic materials, which potters have to import at high prices, and unstable demand.
  • Ceramic pots dry in the sun at a workshop in Gharyan.
    Ceramic pots dry in the sun at a workshop in Gharyan.
  • Ceramic pots are loaded onto a truck.
    Ceramic pots are loaded onto a truck.
  • Locally made ceramics for sale in Gharyan.
    Locally made ceramics for sale in Gharyan.

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Low demand pushes Libyan potters online – in pictures

They face stiff competition from more politically stable countries

The National

March 10, 2022

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Updated: March 10, 2022, 9:23 AM
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