Speckled grey stoneware jar with lid and braided rope handle

What gives this pot its character:

This pot embodies wabi-sabi in its most accessible form: beauty in controlled imperfection, nobility in the simplicity of materials. The light gray cracked enamel, speckled with micro sandy and beige flecks visible in natural light, evokes the surface of a polished pebble or river stone, a living and sensitive texture that changes character with the time of day and light. The small dark brown braided rope handle, secured in the center of the lid with a sailor's knot, introduces a raw natural material that contrasts delicately with the softness of the ceramic enamel. An object to display prominently, never to hide.

Key measurements of this pot:

Diameter:Ø 10.5 cm

Height:10 cm, lid included

Net weight:0.5 kg

Delivery:assembled, lid included

Use:decoration only

Package:1 package of 15 x 15 x H 15 cm, 0.59 kg

What makes the material high quality:

This pot is made ofceramic stoneware, a naturally resistant and noble material, known for its density, robustness and thermal insulation qualities. Thelight grey crackle glaze, obtained by a controlled shrinkage tension formulation during firing, creates a network of micro-fissures on the surface that captures and diffuses light in a unique way. Thesandy and beige micro speckles, included in the body of the glaze, reinforce the natural and artisanal dimension of the piece. Thesmall brown braided rope handle, manually attached to the lid, is made of natural fiber. The unglazed raw stoneware base is characteristic of quality artisanal ceramics. Decorative use only.

This artisanal, enameled stonewarejar is easy to maintain with simple care. Clean by handwith a damp, slightly soapy cloth—avoid immersion in water and dishwashers, which could damage the lid's braided cordand weaken the crackled enamel. Dry immediately with a soft clothafter any contact with moisture. The natural cord is sensitive to prolonged humidity—store the jar in a dry place. Do not expose to extreme temperature variations. The slight variations in enamel and specklingfrom one piece to another are a sign of artisanal craftsmanship and not a quality defect.