
Primitive and Functional
Dimensions
Dimensions
materials
materials
Appalachian Clay
care
care
Hand wash only and air dry thoroughly, as redware is naturally porous. Do not heat.
shipping
shipping
Ships directly via UPS ground.
Things to Know
These are handmade redware pieces, formed from Appalachian clay and finished with a natural slip rather than modern glassy glazes. Here are a few ways they may differ from the fully glazed ceramics you’re used to.
Redware is naturally porous
This family of redware is slip finished; preserving character rather than sealing it completely. Slip is simply liquid clay—an all-natural mixture applied before firing that bonds with the pot and adds color and smoothness, but doesn’t create a waterproof seal. Modern glazes, by contrast, melt into a glassy coating made from silica and other minerals that fully seal the surface. Slip keeps the finish true to early American redware—natural, tactile, and slightly porous. When using as a vase, place a glass of water inside the pot to feed flowers.
Each piece is slightly different
Because every piece is made by hand with wild clay, no two are exactly alike. The salt pig and onion jar are hand-turned on the wheel, while the gravy boat and plate are hand-pressed in molds. All are slip-dipped and wet-combed, a process that creates drips and tonal variation—part of the character of true redware.