EK Ceramic

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Several generations of the Kouz family have sold high-quality Armenian-style ceramics out of this shopfront. And this will be the last. No offspring will take over from Elie, a friendly, independent man who has bucked trends and sells all of his goods at fixed prices. Pieces don't break or scratch – Elie is happy to prove it.


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