Studio Notes

Handmade stoneware is more durable than most people expect. A few simple habits will keep it looking right for years. Washing The question that comes up most often about handmade pottery is whether it's dishwasher safe. For well-fired stoneware — clay that has been taken to high temperature and fully vitrified — the answer is generally yes. The clay body itself is dense and non-porous, and won't absorb water or degrade with regular machine washing. That said, hand washing is

The price gap between a handmade ceramic bowl and a high-street one can be significant. This is an honest explanation of where that difference comes from. The material Matcha Bowls by Studio Ekta I work with stoneware — a dense, high-fired clay body that becomes vitrified in the kiln. It's durable, food-safe when properly glazed, and has a weight and warmth to it that other materials don't replicate. It's also not cheap. Good stoneware clay costs considerably per bag, and for