Wind Stone Gaiwan - 140 ml

This gaiwan... "is a vivid synergy of earth and fire, crafted from white stoneware clay and brushed with a wood ash glaze that melts in the firing, creating unique strokes and sprinkles across the surface.

the texture is slightly rough, inviting a deeper presence through touch. light, mineral, and calm, it reflects landscapes shaped by wind and time 𓂃 limestone cliffs smoothed by constant air, desert rocks polished by sandstorms, high-altitude stones bleached and lightened.

𓏲 inside, a glossy glaze creates a smooth surface for brewing tea . i created this pitcher through an ancient way of handling ceramics: raw wood-ash glazing. i apply wood ash directly onto the unfired clay, so that glaze and clay meet before the first firing and enter the kiln together — one firing, no bisque stage. in the heat, wood ash melts and merges with the clay, forming natural, earthy, one-of-a-kind surfaces."

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 gaiwan 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: 140 ml (4.7 oz)
• Size: 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 7.6 cm (4.5" x 4.5" x 3")