About
Hi, I’m Dafna, the owner of negevclay studio, where I design and create handmade ceramics.
It all began with a white clay plate and a Nubian ibex…
In 2005 I moved to the wondrous Negev desert. Almost 20 years before, I had studied industrial design at Hadassah College and Ceramic Design at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. The encounter between the desert, my professional knowledge, and my love of art, design and aesthetics gave birth to a little clay plate with the print of an ibex, which later became the logo of Dvarim Bamidbar.
“I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride – how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown.” Jeremiah 2:2
My Collections: A Piece of the Israeli Desert
The ceramics and pieces of Judaica of Devarim Bamidbar can be used to serve your guests, to beautify your home, and to celebrate holidays, or for everyday meals. My works incorporate themes from nature and the animals of the desert; in both design and production they emphasize the use of local materials, Israeli culture, and Jewish values, expressed in the choice of materials and the sensations created by each piece.
Each collection is composed of a series of pieces.
While it may seem that each series is made up of uniform pieces, in fact each and every plate, cup, or Hanukkah menorah is unique. The fact that every piece is one of a kind derives from the hand-made nature of my work and gives each series its unique nature.
The ceramics made in my studio make wonderful gifts for the holidays or souvenirs of Israel, and are authentic Jewish gifts straight from the desert. You might also just want to spoil yourself and buy a few for your own daily use.