On the South side of the island of Djerba in Tunisia is a very unusual place — the village of Guellala. Its name translates from derbinskogo dialect as "pot" for a reason — this place has always been famous for its pottery art. This is the only place in Djerba, where all the inhabitants speak in Berber language.

Local potters have a special technology of making pottery, which was previously kept secret — the clay for future products dipped in salt water and kept there for a certain time, or simply mixed with sea water. After kneading the clay dries a few days. The finished product is sent to dry for six to eight weeks. Finally, the dried ware is fired in poliwrath furnaces in the ground for four days. And, now, as centuries ago, the white clay is mined at a depth of 80 meters.

In the village of Guellala are currently just over 450 potteries! There is therefore nothing surprising in the fact that this village for many centuries was the main supplier of ceramic pottery and other clay products throughout Tunisia. Due to its high quality until the end of the NINETEENTH century bei took the products of this village is a significant part of taxes. The most popular and famous form, glorified masters of this region, amphora. In addition to this traditional vessel in the village of Guellala potters make bowls, large jars, bowls, dishes, small vessels for storage of spices, spices, vinegar and oil.

In the village is an ethnographic Museum that might be interested in a visit to anyone. Here you can learn about the life of the local people — germinal. The exhibition presents objects made of ceramics, examples of traditional clothing and intricate jewelry.