Hand-Glazed Ceramic Large Oval Platter

Hand-Glazed Ceramic Large Oval PlatterThe magic of Mervyn Gers is felt in every step of the craftsmanship process. Inside the Cape Town based studio, a dedicated team of artisans is hard at work slab rolling, bisque firing and glazing to create a beautiful and varied assortment of ceramics. They work with ultra durable clay and finish with hand mixed glazes developed entirely in house.

The pot is accompanied by a walnut honey dipper

this piece is handmade from untreated leather

as well as cleaning fat

They’re inspired by their open-minded hometown – Amsterdam – and find beauty in every crack

each design pays homage to techniques passed down through generations

offers a lens into the island’s mischievous side

for whom it is named—stands as an ode to flowers

echoing the black clay traditional in Oaxacan pottery

This upside-down cape is a fine example of hotaru shibori

gleaming silver plating – worked by hand in the Puiforcat studio – is met by an oversized handle of American walnut

each one a sphere of pure

Intricate lace appliqué is embroidered onto high-quality cotton