Coffee cup – Riffled

Coffee cup – Riffled

33.00

Beautiful coffee cup, with unique riffled design making them a perfect fit for your morning coffee cup. Designed by Hugdetta and hand made by the potters in the Lettie Stuart Pottery.

Available in black. Some colour variation occurs depending on where the item is situated in the wood-fired kiln.

Due to its handmade nature, each product shows slight variations in colour and form.

All our pottery can go in the dishwasher and are oven safe.

Size – Height 8 cm. diameter 8 cm

In stock

SKU: 8720618772442 Categories: , ,

Description

The riffled coffee cup, with its unique texture, feels so good in your hand while you enjoy your morning coffee. Designed by Hugdetta and brought to life by the master potters of the Lettie Stuart Pottery in Sierra Leone.

The Process:

At the heart of every pottery piece in the Sweet Salone collection lies a meticulous process. Transforming raw clay into the final piece takes time, around three to five weeks. The process begins with harvesting clay; the raw clay is sourced from a clay-rich village and transported to the pottery center, allowing it to dry naturally.

Once dry, the raw clay is carefully processed. After being pounded and ground into a dry powder, it is then sieved into a fine powder. Following the sieving, the powdered clay is mixed with water. The clay then rests on a plaster surface to let excess water escape. It is then hand kneaded and readied.

Our artisans shape each piece by hand on the kick wheel, patiently crafting the perfect form. Then begins the drying process, which can extend up to three weeks, influenced by weather conditions. Rainy season can be challenging, with high humidity levels affecting drying times.

When the piece is adequately dry, it’s fired in the kiln, a process known as bisque firing. Our wood-fired kiln infuses each piece with character during a firing cycle lasting at least 12 hours. After this, a delicate glazing process takes place, followed by a second firing to produce the final piece.

This journey, carried by the hands of the artisans at every stage, culminates in a product that’s ready to grace your space. Each piece is a testament to the artisans’ dedication to craftsmanship, from the raw clay to the final masterpiece.