Traditional ceramics

Using just a blue rollerball pen and some watercolours, Las Buenas Maneras comes to life inspired in antique ceramics and the romantic concept of going back to the good old maners of etiquette in the table; vintage spoons and traditional plates combined w…

Bowls hold secret powers. They are the perfect shape. They are functional, simple, yet they can hold so much meaning for us. When I was slinging clay around in college, I felt the need to prove something to myself by focusing on making giant clay sculptures. They were funny. And heavy. On the side I […] More

Drawing on the long history of Mediterranean ceramics, Italian artist Clara Holt covers the surfaces of vessels, tiles, and tablets with playful, colorful narratives. Inspired by the region’s ancient decorative pottery like the Minoan octopus flask or Greek and Etruscan vase painting, she illustrates references to mythology, nature, customs, and folklore. As a child, Holt’sContinue reading "Clara Holt Reimagines Ancient Myths and Decorative Traditions in Vivid Ceramic Vessels"

Preparing to fire pottery the traditional Venda way at Mashamba Pottery Factory. The women pile a variety of pots together, surrounding them with scrap sheet metal and wood, which increases the firing temperatures to a sufficient heat to properly fire the pots. They burn for about 6 hours and then the metal is removed, revelaing new pots. Limpopo, South Africa

Hong Kong-based sculptor Johnson Tsang loves to push the limits of ceramic art. One of his latest pieces is A Painful Pot, an incredible vase being

The Indi tales on Instagram: "Indian pottery is a living testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and cultural preservation. This ancient art form has evolved and adapted over millennia while remaining rooted in tradition. The diversity of pottery traditions across India showcases the rich tapestry of the country's culture. From terracotta to blue pottery, from hand-coiled pots to wheel-thrown ceramics, each style has a unique story to tell. To celebrate the legacy of Indian pottery…

Adopting traditional decorative motifs found on Ming Dynasty ceramics, Chinese artist Lei Xue sculpted these humorous smashed aluminum cans that bridge the gap of some 600 years of art history. The pieces are part of an ongoing series titled Drinking Tea, and unlike the mechanical process of producing cans, each object is sculpted and paintedContinue reading "Smashed Can Sculptures That Mimic Traditional Ming Dynasty Porcelain by Lei Xue"

Handmade decorative Native American pottery.

Amanda Swimmer Wedding Vase Pottery Beautiful Indian tradition wedding vase art pottery by Amanda Swimmer, Cherokee Nation Indian potter. Clay has burnt look, due to techniques of potter. Vase is 7 i...from

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