tea with trees - set 1
tea with trees - set 1
Description
two tea bowls – one for you, one for a tree friend.
both are thrown from dark stoneware clay. they are heavy in the hand. made for slowing down.
the glaze on these bowls was made with wood ash collected from the hearths of neighbours, gathered and washed before becoming part of these pieces. the ashes settled into warm, stained tones, forming circular patterns during firing, following the spiral of the thrown clay still visible underneath.
the outside is left unglazed, so your hands rest directly against the bare clay. the rims follow the texture of tree bark.
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your bowl: 300ml. tree bowl: 200ml.
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fired to 1240°C.
Care
Everyday care
- Hand wash with warm water and a mild soap; avoid harsh or abrasive detergents..
- Rinse and dry thoroughly after each use. Do not leave to soak or air dry wet.
- Dishwasher and microwave use is not recommended, as repeated heat cycles can affect the glaze over time.
Natural variations
Because these pieces are handmade, small natural irregularities in texture, colour, or surface detail are normal and part of what makes each piece unique. Photos are taken in natural light to represent colours as accurately as possible, though pieces may appear slightly different in person.
Some pieces feature crackled glaze, pinholes or areas where the glaze sits more thinly over the clay. This is a characteristic of the firing process and the handmade nature of each piece.
A note on durability
Stoneware is dense and durable, while earthenware is a little more delicate by nature. Like all ceramics, both can chip or crack if dropped or knocked against hard surfaces. With gentle care, they'll serve you well for a long time.
shipping
pieces will be shipped within two weeks of purchase. please read the care instructions before purchasing.
please check available shipping options at checkout for your country. i’m slowly adding regions over the coming weeks and months. if you're based somewhere not yet available, i’d love to hear from you. send me a message and i’ll add your country to the shipping regions as soon as possible.
the eu is currently dealing with problems with new packaging regulations, so shipping availability within the eu may take a little longer. this will hopefully be resolved soon.