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Raw Stoneware Cup No. 02 — available soon

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Hand-built high-fired stoneware cups made to be used and to age well. Shaped entirely by hand using pinching and carving techniques, resulting an organic form, textured surface and natural cracks created during the making process. No two cups are exactly alike. 

The exterior is unglazed: raw stoneware clay in dark and lighter brown colors, polished smooth after forming, revealing the natural colour and grain of the material. The raw exterior gets naturally smoother with use and wash over time. The interior and rim are glazed with a semi-transparent glaze that pools and breaks into patches.

Pictured is also visible Raw Stoneware Cup No. 01 with pure brown exterior. Discover here.

Weight 0.500 kg
Volume

200-250ml

Size

Diameter varies between 8.5-9cm; height varies between 7-7.5cm with a 0.5cm foot

Finish

Inside and the rim: semi-transparent glaze
Exterior: textural, unglazed, polished, mixed dark and light brown exterior

Material

High-fired stoneware clay

Product care

Ondou pieces are crafted as functional art objects. While made from high-fired stoneware fired to 1220 °C — which makes them highly durable and resistant to everyday wear — they are still ceramic and can break if dropped or subjected to strong impact. With proper care, they will last for many years.

GENERAL CARE
– Avoid sudden temperature changes (thermal shock). For example, do not pour boiling water into a cup that has been stored in the fridge, and avoid running cold water over a very hot piece.
– Wash using a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive metal scrubbers.
– As with any kitchenware, basic hygiene applies: do not leave pieces soaking in a sink with food residues for extended periods.
– Allow the piece to dry fully before storing in a closed cabinet.
OPTIONAL DEEP CARE
– If light surface staining from dark liquids appears and you wish to gently refresh the surface, you may soak the piece in rice-washing water (the starchy water from rinsing rice), cold or warm. The natural starches can help draw out minor impurities, giving the surface a subtly smoother feel. This traditional method is gentle and not permanent, but can help maintain the appearance of ceramics over time.

Dishwasher use

Yes, but hand-washing is recommended to preserve unglazed exterior textures

Microwave use

Not recommended

Handmade nature

Each item is handmade and shows the marks of this process, including intentional “imperfections.” The products pictured reflect the overall shape, size and color of the piece. However, each item is unique, with differences in glaze, texture and slight variations in size, shape and capacity. Colors may also appear differently depending on lighting conditions and your screen. Dimensional variations can be up to ~1cm, capacity ~50ml, and weight ~50g.

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