Description
Details
Material: mixture of 60% Kufstein wild clay and 40% porcelain.
Approximate Dimensions:
Wide: 5.5 cm
Height: 7.6 cm
Diameter Opening: 3.3 cm
Story
La Alejandra, former name “Aguardiente”, Colombian word for a typical Colombian liquor. When designing and developing this shape, I had the idea to create an elegant alternative for enjoying the Colombian Aguardiente. However, when I started selling these, people found a particular interest in them but as mini-vases. So now I am embracing its new purpose and using it myself as a mini vase too! If you get creative and find another use for it I would love to see a picture of an Alejandra in your home!
The Material:
This piece is crafted from wild clay I foraged in Kufstein, a stunning region nestled in the Tirolean Alps. The clay fires at lower temperatures (950°C-1050°C), characteristic of the mineral-rich soils found throughout this part of Austria.
To create a workable clay body while preserving the wild clay’s authentic character, I blended 60% Kufstein wild clay with 40% porcelain. This combination maintains the unique properties and personality of the foraged material while ensuring the piece has the strength and stability needed for functional use, and increases the firing temperature to stoneware temperatures.
The entire piece is made from this clay mixture, not just a surface treatment. Every curve and texture carries the essence of the Tirolean landscape within it, bringing the raw, earthy beauty of Kufstein directly into your hands.
Each piece is a collaboration between the earth and my craft: wild, authentic, and utterly unique.
Care
- It is recommended to wash this piece with a little bit of dish soap and warm water.
- This item is watertight.
Disclaimer: Use for decoration purposes.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.