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Long before porcelain and modern tableware, Georgians shaped their meals and celebrations around clay pottery, a craft that has survived for thousands of years. From simple household bowls to ornate vessels used in rituals, Georgian dishes tell a story of earth, artistry, and cultural identity.

Clay as the Soul of the Table

Georgian pottery has always been more than functional. The tone, a traditional clay oven, gave life to bread; the qvevri, buried clay vessels, nurtured wine for millennia. Alongside these, everyday households used hand-molded bowls, pitchers, and plates, fired with natural pigments that gave them warm, earthy tones. These dishes weren’t just objects—they were part of life’s rhythm, connecting people to land and tradition.

Regional Variations and Craftsmanship

• In Kakheti, where winemaking traditions are strongest, pottery focused on qvevris and wine jugs.
  
• In Shida Kartli, artisans made finely shaped bowls and kitchenware, decorated with simple carved patterns.
  
• In Imereti, pottery often combined function and beauty, with dishes glazed in rich colors.
  

Every region developed its own signature style, but all reflected the same philosophy: clay connects food, wine, and family.

Pottery Today

Though modern materials are widespread, Georgian pottery has found a new renaissance. Artisans recreate ancient techniques, and workshops in Tbilisi and Mtskheta welcome visitors to try their hand at shaping clay. Many restaurants in Georgia even serve meals in clay dishes, blending tradition with contemporary dining.

And just as pottery preserves Georgia’s ancient spirit, the country is preparing to showcase its modern creativity by hosting Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi. One celebrates tradition through clay, the other through music—but both highlight Georgia’s unique ability to carry its heritage proudly into the future.

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We often think of architecture as something static: walls, roofs, windows, floor plans. But in reality, architecture is not just about how a city looks — it’s about how we live in it. How we move, gather, think, and feel.

Buildings are not just structures — they’re scripts. Architecture shapes our habits: where we walk, how often we see the sky, how comfortable we feel in our own neighborhood. The space around us influences our behavior.In narrow, grey courtyards, children play less.In light-filled, open spaces, people smile more.A cozy square becomes the heart of a district. A cold, empty one becomes a place people avoid.

Contemporary architecture goes far beyond aesthetics. It speaks the language of sustainability, inclusivity, and local identity. People no longer want buildings that are merely “beautiful.” They want them to be meaningful. To say: “You belong here.”

A city is not just about transport and square meters. It’s about feeling “at home” — even outside.Today’s architecture is trying to restore our connection with nature: green roofs, open courtyards, “breathing” facades. It is moving away from being a symbol of power or status — and becoming a language of care.

More and more attention is now paid to the human scale. A shift away from monumentality. A focus on the details. Architecture that doesn’t overwhelm — but welcomes. That doesn’t separate — but connects. That doesn’t intimidate — but embraces.

This is why more cities around the world are placing quality of urban space at the core of their strategies. Not height. Not cost. Not speed.But comfort. Sustainability. Warmth.The smell of wood in the hallway.The way sunlight falls through your window.The way rain moves across the square.Architecture is not just for the eyes — it’s for the body. For movement. For feeling.

Because in the end, every house, every street, every window — it’s not just architecture.It’s a stage for life.And the way it’s built shapes the life we live.