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A ceramic motif is more than just a pretty design — it's a story, a feeling, and a connection to something bigger. Here's a glimpse into the meaning behind some of our favourite patterns and symbols. 1. Waves and Water Motifs Meaning: Flow, change, and renewal. Water has always symbolised life and transformation. Our flowing wave patterns remind us to stay adaptable, open-hearted, and connected to the natural rhythms around us. 2. Leaves and Vines Meaning: Growth, patience, and resilience. Leaves symbolise the steady progress of life. No rush, just quiet strength. When you sip from a mug adorned with...

When you hold a ceramic mug, you're experiencing the result of a beautiful, careful journey. Making handmade pottery isn’t a one-step process — it’s a dance between clay, fire, creativity, and time. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at the stages every handmade ceramic piece goes through. 1. Preparing the Clay First, we wedge the clay — a bit like kneading dough — to remove air bubbles and create a smooth, even consistency. Good clay prep makes a huge difference! 2. Forming the Shape Depending on the design, we use techniques like: Throwing: Spinning clay on a wheel to form...

Falling in love with handmade pottery often comes with a few new words. At Sajo Ceramics, we want to make the world of clay and glaze feel welcoming, not overwhelming. Here's your guide to common pottery terms every ceramics enthusiast should know! Key Pottery Terms Bisque: Pottery that has been fired once but not yet glazed. Clay Body: A specific blend of clay, minerals, and sometimes organic materials used to create ceramics. Coil Building: A hand-building technique where clay "snakes" are stacked to form shapes. Firing: The process of heating pottery in a kiln to harden it and make it...

When you hold a handmade mug, you’re feeling more than just clay and glaze. You’re feeling the hours of work, the artist's hands, and a story that’s uniquely its own. At Sajo Ceramics, we believe handmade matters — and here’s why: What Makes Handmade Ceramics Special Individuality: Every handmade piece has subtle differences in shape, texture, and glaze. No two are exactly alike. Human Touch: Handmade pottery carries the marks of the artist — a thumbprint here, a slight curve there. Intentional Design: Artists consider every element: weight, balance, beauty, and how it feels in your hands. When you sip...

At Sajo Ceramics, we love honouring the long, rich tradition of pottery. Every handmade piece we create stands on the shoulders of thousands of years of artistry. Here’s a quick journey through pottery’s amazing history. 1. The Earliest Pots (circa 14,000 BCE) The oldest known pottery was found in East Asia — simple vessels made by hand from clay and fired in open hearths. Early pots were mostly used for storing food and water. Pottery marked a major step for humans: the ability to shape nature for daily survival. 2. Pottery Spreads Across the World As agriculture developed, pottery evolved...