Dune Cup #1 - 50 ml

"i shaped this small cup from stoneware clay and brushed it with a glossy white glaze. for this series, i'm inspired by quiet vast dunes and wind-shaped landscapes. the glaze moves organically across the surface, leaving traces of the clay visible beneath and making each piece unique."

About Uliana - 

"It all started back in 2020 when I was working in a field far removed from clay and searching for a hands-on hobby. After trying a few activities that didn’t quite resonate with me, I enrolled in a pottery course – and it was love at first touch. The sensation was magical. Trusting that feeling, I took another course, and then another, and eventually bought a potter’s wheel for home. I began potting alongside my main career. But when I moved to Berlin three years ago, I realized it was the right moment to follow my calling and make some major changes in my life. Soon after, I embarked on a new path as a ceramist and have been exploring it ever since.

Over time, I traveled to various places to delve into the roots and essence of the craft. I went to the Rif Mountains in Morocco to live with local potters and discover the feminine pottery tradition, singing around bonfires. In Cástaras, a small region in Spain, I learned about local geology and working with wild clay. I also spent time in the mountains of Portugal researching glazing chemistry, rock glazing, and the magic of wood firing in the Sasukenei-Smokeless Kiln.

I perceive working with clay as a way to reconnect with Mother Earth. My intention is to create ceramic objects that allow people to sense nature in their everyday rituals. To achieve this, I experiment with various surfaces and textures, seeking to capture the beauty of nature. I work using both the throwing wheel and hand-building techniques, seamlessly blending the two in my artistry."

This cup is vitrified/glazed inside, so it can be used to brew all tea types.  

• Artist: Uliana Tepikina
• Origin: Berlin, Germany
• Care: Hand wash, no soap.
• Volume: 50 ml (1.7 oz)
• Size: 8.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 3.8 cm (3.5" x 3.5" x 1.5")