Nabataean pottery is characterized by its thin walls and floral motifs. The exclusive use of floral patterns links back to Nabataean aniconism in their religious practices. The designs on the wares are generally painted on or pressed into the surface with stamps and rouletting wheels. To put a finish on the pieces, the makers burnished them or used a sintering process. Most of the wares are pinkish in color, much like the cliffs surrounding the city. This is because Nabataean potters used local clay bodies in their work. Nabataean wares take many forms, and can be classified by their thickness, rim shape, bases, and decor. In some cases, the forms of the vessels mimic the shape of metal wares from the region. These vessels would have been for daily use, not ceremonial, despite the unusuall