These tall glasses are designed as pints and are made in stoneware, thrown at the wheel and glazed with iron and manganese oxide, ash glaze and slip. They have the volume of a classic British pint and are fired in an oxidation kiln at 1200°C.
Alessandra Mozzi and Henrik Claesson share a passion for ceramics, nature and experimentation. Ten years ago they opened Cham Ceramica, an anagram of their initials. Based in the heart of the Portofino Park in Liguria, their inspiration is nourished by the beauty and essence of the landscape surrounding them, as well as by their interaction with customers. Alessandra and Henrik use wild clays collected in the grounds close to their workshop, glazes made with elements such as ash, shells and oxides, so as to create organic textures and colours. The duo never cease to experiment, creating functional and ornamental pieces. A few years ago they enjoyed a memorable moment when an order of 900 mugs came in, and they still recall having all of them stacked on the workshop shelves.
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These tall glasses are designed as pints and are made in stoneware, thrown at the wheel and glazed with iron and manganese oxide, ash glaze and slip. They have the volume of a classic British pint and are fired in an oxidation kiln at 1200°C.
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This matcha bowl is made in stoneware and thrown at the wheel, glazed with oxides, ash glaze and slip. It is then fired in an oxidation kiln at 1200°C. In the Japanese tradition this kind of bowl is called chawan and it is used for tea ceremonies.
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This is the foot ring of a matcha bowl. It has a very organic glaze, is thrown at the wheel, and glazed with vitrified engobes, ash and dolomite. It is fired in an oxidation kiln at 1200°C. The result is a very rough texture on the surface.
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This 35 cl. sake bottle is made in stoneware and thrown at the wheel, fired in an oxidation kiln at 1215°C. It is glazed with vitrified engobes, ashes and dolomite. The outer surface has a very organic look and texture.
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This is a yunomi, a tall form of Japanese teacup made for informal tea drinking. It is thrown at the wheel and glazed with engobes and dolomite, then fired at 1200°C. The irregular shape and rough surface make it comfortable to hold.