Charcoal Ash Tea Bowl #1 - 170 ml
"i shaped this cup from dark stoneware clay.
for this series, i’m inspired by charcoal and ash – the contrast between blackened earth and the pale traces left behind by fire. on the outside, i brushed the glaze unevenly, allowing it to settle across the stony texture like ash over charcoal. the surface feels raw, tactile and alive in the hands."
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 bowl 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: 170 ml (5.7 oz)
- Size: 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.7 cm (5" x 5" x 2.25")