gifts for artists

This elegantly simple celadon ceramic tea set is presented by Thatsanee and Ramphan of Thailand. The artisans employ time-honored techniques to craft the petite teapot and 2 cups and apply the traditional pale mint green crackle glaze. In addition to being a pleasing design element, the ridges on the cups make them easy to grasp.

Apples remind artisan Liz Oliva of those peaceful mornings when her mother and grandma cooked delicious pies and delicacies with these sweet fruits. Motivated to spread those tender and warm sensations to everyone's home, the artisan creates these ceramic decorative jars accented with a lovely cottage-core apple theme, painted by hand to enrich their adorable aura.

This elegantly simple pair of ceramic teacups and saucers is presented by Thatsanee and Ramphan of Thailand. The artisans employ ancient techniques to craft the matching pair of cups and saucers and apply the traditional pale green celadon crackle glaze. In addition to being a pleasing design element, the ridges on the cups make them easy to grasp.

This splendid teacup set will transform your teatime rituals into a memorable experience. Designed by Thai artisan Kanda and expertly handcrafted from celadon ceramic with its characteristic crackled glaze, the set boasts a lovely green shade and includes a saucer, a strainer, a cup exquisitely adorned with intricate openwork accents and a lid beautifully topped by a magnificent elephant.

Bali's lush vegetation inspires the art of Putu Oka Mahendra as he designs this original vase. Crafted by hand, it gives the illusion of realistic rolled-up banana leaves.

Flowers blossom with an exuberant feast of colors on this creamer and sugar bowl set designed in the Talavera style of the state of Puebla. The motifs are painted by hand over the ivory-color the ceramic creamer and sugar bowl with a palette that includes yellow-orange, blue, and green flowers over a crisscross network of dots and crosses. Bordered by a black honeycomb, the creamer and sugar bowl come from the 'Zacatlán Flowers' collection designed by Pedro Tecayehuatl.

Talavera is a distinctive art form brought to Mexico by artisans from Talavera de la Reina, Spain. The ceramic artisans of Puebla, Mexico then incorporated Chinese designs, thus creating the blue and oyster-white patterns traditionally associated with Talavera Poblana. Today there are also more "contemporary" designs that include yellow, green, orange, mauve, black and red.

National and international conventions require that a rigorous procedure be followed in the elaboration of authentic Talavera-style ceramics. Each individual piece will be slightly different, and therefore a unique work of art.

Painted by hand with colorful glazes, festive motifs envelop a pair of side plates by Gorky González. He works in the style of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics to create the design. The artisan signs his work "AT," for alfarería tradicional (traditional ceramics).

Painted by hand with colorful glazes, festive motifs envelop a pair of bowls by Gorky González. He works in the style of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics to create the design. The artisan signs his work "AT," for alfarería tradicional (traditional ceramics).

Elevate your dining experience with this elegant and practical ceramic fondue pot, crafted with care and artistry by Honduras’ Regina Aguilar. Ideal for melting cheese or chocolate to perfection, it invites friends and family to come together and create cherished memories around the dining table. Its exquisite antique finish adds a touch of class to any occasion while its versatility ensures that it’s not just for fondue—keep sauces and stews warm with ease, ensuring every meal is served with style and warmth.

Shaped like floral octagons, these salad plates flourish with hand-painted artistry. Priscilla Urias de Benedetti recreates the allure of New Spain's traditional Talavera pottery with this set of four ceramic plates.Floral Octagons Handmade Talavera Style Ceramic Dessert/Salad Plates Set 4 NOVICA Art