My work is deeply influenced by Saudi Arabian culture, heritage and historical landmarks. I draw inspiration from sites in the city of Al-Ula, such as Qasr Al-Farid castle and Jabal Al-Fil landmark rock formation, as well as cultural motifs like camels, palm trees and Saudi coffee. Many tourists love taking home tangible pieces that remind them of the places they have visited.

My favourite piece is the Chemex Dallah coffee pot. It brings together traditional Saudi coffee culture and modern drip-coffee equipment into a functional item for daily use. It received international praise and has even been presented as a gift to government ministers at major diplomatic events.

Ceramics demand immense time and patience. The biggest challenge is the unpredictability of the final result. The clay can shrink, glaze colours can change and pieces are prone to cracking during the final drying stage right before firing, even after months of hard work.