—The Finest Things Made From The Earth—
- EARTH
- FIRE
- FORM
Air Plant Holders
Miniature ceramic sculptures made to host living air plants. Thrown and hand-built forms, finished in oxidation and raku firings—each holder is unique, with natural variation in surface, tone, and character.
Ikebana Vases
Ikebana is the art of living flowers—an approach to floral arrangement that values line, balance, and negative space over abundance. In this tradition, the vessel is not a passive container, but an essential element of the composition.
The Ikebana vessels in this collection are handmade in stoneware by Michelle, with forms designed to support intentional placement and quiet restraint. Each piece provides a sculptural foundation for the stems it holds, allowing the arrangement to evolve naturally over time.
These vessels come with traditional kenzan (pin frogs) and are suited for both minimalist arrangements and seasonal compositions. Subtle variations in surface and form reflect the handmade process, ensuring that each piece remains unique.
Keepsake Vessels
Keepsake vessels are intimate objects designed to be held, lived with, and returned to over time. Hand-cast in stoneware, each piece balances quiet utility with sculptural presence. Many vessels are finished using the Obvara firing process, an ancient Eastern European technique that produces unrepeatable, organic surface patterns—capturing the moment of firing as a permanent record. Subtle variations in form and surface ensure that no two vessels are exactly alike.

Planetary Vessels
Born from the Obvara firing process, these jar's surfaces bear the indelible marks of their creation—scorched patterns that resemble topographical maps, storm clouds, or nebulae. No two "planets" are alike; each is a recorded history of the fire it passed through
A Sanctuary for What Matters
Archives: A repository for family letters, journals, or photo collections.
Collections: A home for gathered stones, sea glass, or travel mementos.
A Guardian of Memories: A time capsule to be sealed and passed down.
Whether used to hold a lifetime of letters, a collection of sacred objects, or simply to hold space on a mantle, a Planetary Vessel offers a quiet gravity to any environment.

Potter's Kitchen
Michelle and Mike are potters who love to cook—and The Potter’s Kitchen Collection is where those two worlds meet. Inspired by the colors and textures of the season—eg., fresh garlic, berries, wild leeks, and fiddleheads—we focus our clay work on pieces made to live in the kitchen and come to the table often.
The collection includes handmade berry bowls and colanders, batter and mixing bowls, plates, spoon rests, salt cellars, garlic keepers, pasta bowl sets, and mugs—plus a small dash of our decorative favorites. Every piece is made by hand (wheel-thrown and hand-cast) and finished in food-safe glazes, fired to cone 6 in oxidation.
Keep an eye on our website for current offerings as new work comes out of the studio.
Ikebana: The Art of Living Flowers
The Concept
Ikebana (生け花, "living flowers") is the Japanese art of floral arrangement, rooted in 6th-century Buddhist rituals. Unlike Western floristry, which emphasizes a mass of blooms, Ikebana focuses on line, shape, and negative space. It is a disciplined practice where the vase is not just a container, but a foundation that completes the sculpture.
The Three Pillars
Most Ikebana systems utilize three main stems to represent the cosmic order:
- Shin (Heaven): The tallest stem, representing the spiritual realm.
- Soe (Man): The intermediate stem, providing balance.
- Hikai (Earth): The shortest stem, grounding the arrangement.
The Design Intent
For the Terracotta Republic Ikebana series, artist Michelle Corbett focuses on sculptural forms that serve the kenzan (pin frog). By utilizing the potter's wheel, hand-building, and sculptural techniques, she creates a ceramic canvas that allows the arranger to focus on the "MA"—the space between the stems—creating a living sculpture that changes as the water is absorbed and the petals shift.
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Spoon Rest
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Sponge Holder
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Air Plant Holder
$45
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.
Air Plant Holder
$22
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.
Air Plant Holder
$35
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$22
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$22
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$35
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$35
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$38
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$35
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$22
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$40
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Air Plant Holder
$22
A small object for a living thing.
These handmade ceramic air plant holders are mini sculptural pieces—wheel-thrown or hand-built—made to sit quietly on a shelf, desk, or tabletop. Each holder is kiln-fired either in oxidation or raku, creating natural variation in tone and surface that makes every piece one of a kind. Sized to cradle one to three air plants (Tillandsia), they turn a simple plant into a grounded, tactile presence—no soil required, just air, light, and form.

Ikebana Vase
$38
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$55
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$55
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$65
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$80
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$90
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$75
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$70
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$75
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Ikebana Vase
$120
This Ikebana vessel is designed as a sculptural foundation for the art of living flowers. Rather than functioning as a neutral container, the form actively participates in the arrangement—supporting line, balance, and negative space while remaining visually grounded in its own right.
Each piece is handmade in stoneware and fired to maturity, emphasizing subtle surface variation, weight, and presence. The proportions are intentionally restrained to allow the stems to define the composition, while the vessel anchors the arrangement with quiet authority.
The included 1.25" stinless steel kenzan (pin frog) in this form supports both minimalist and expressive arrangements. Whether holding a single branch or a complex seasonal composition, the vessel invites slow looking and intentional placement.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Keepsake Vessel - Obvara
$59
A Sanctuary for Small Treasures
Designed not just to be seen, but to hold meaning. This Obvara Keepsake Vessel offers a quiet, beautiful space for the small things that matter—whether it's jewelry on a bedside table, a handwritten note, or a memento from your travels.
The organic, scorched surface of the jar's Obvara finish creates a grounded, earthy presence, making this piece a striking standalone object or a functional part of your daily ritual.
Obvara-fired surfaces are created through natural carbonization rather than glaze, and may subtly lighten or shift in tone over time as the surface gently oxidizes or protective finishes age.

Planetary Vessel - Medium-Obvara
$195
Terracotta Republic's Obvara-fired Medium Planetary Vessel is a world unto itself. This Medium-scale spherical vessel is a study in volume and surface, designed to command space in any room.
Born from the Obvara firing process, the jar's surface bears the indelible marks of its creation—scorched patterns that resemble topographical maps, storm clouds, or nebulae. No two "planets" are alike; each is a recorded history of the fire it passed through.
This vessel is crowned with a hand-turned [Walnut / Butternut] lid, chosen for its warmth and grain to complement the ceramic surface. Anchoring the lid is a raw [Insert Gemstone Name, e.g., Black Tourmaline] finial, selected to ground the piece and add a final touch of geological intent. A leather cord with a secure tie ensures the contents remain undisturbed.
A Sanctuary for What Matters With a volume of over 250 cubic inches, this vessel is designed for safekeeping. While it stands beautifully as a purely sculptural object, it serves deeply as a sanctuary for:
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Archives: A repository for family letters, journals, or photo collections.
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Collections: A home for gathered stones, sea glass, or travel mementos.
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A Guardian of Memories: A time capsule to be sealed and passed down.
Whether used to hold a lifetime of letters, a collection of sacred objects, or simply to hold space on a mantle, the Planetary Vessel offers a quiet gravity to any environment.

Planetary Vessel - Medium-Obvara
$195
Terracotta Republic's Obvara-fired Medium Planetary Vessel is a world unto itself. This Medium-scale spherical vessel is a study in volume and surface, designed to command space in any room.
Born from the Obvara firing process, the jar's surface bears the indelible marks of its creation—scorched patterns that resemble topographical maps, storm clouds, or nebulae. No two "planets" are alike; each is a recorded history of the fire it passed through.
This vessel is crowned with a hand-turned [Walnut / Butternut] lid, chosen for its warmth and grain to complement the ceramic surface. Anchoring the lid is a raw [Insert Gemstone Name, e.g., Black Tourmaline] finial, selected to ground the piece and add a final touch of geological intent. A leather cord with a secure tie ensures the contents remain undisturbed.
A Sanctuary for What Matters With a volume of over 250 cubic inches, this vessel is designed for safekeeping. While it stands beautifully as a purely sculptural object, it serves deeply as a sanctuary for:
-
Archives: A repository for family letters, journals, or photo collections.
-
Collections: A home for gathered stones, sea glass, or travel mementos.
-
A Guardian of Memories: A time capsule to be sealed and passed down.
Whether used to hold a lifetime of letters, a collection of sacred objects, or simply to hold space on a mantle, the Planetary Vessel offers a quiet gravity to any environment.

Planetary Vessel - Medium-Obvara
$195
Terracotta Republic's Obvara-fired Medium Planetary Vessel is a world unto itself. This Medium-scale spherical vessel is a study in volume and surface, designed to command space in any room.
Born from the Obvara firing process, the jar's surface bears the indelible marks of its creation—scorched patterns that resemble topographical maps, storm clouds, or nebulae. No two "planets" are alike; each is a recorded history of the fire it passed through.
This vessel is crowned with a hand-turned [Walnut / Butternut] lid, chosen for its warmth and grain to complement the ceramic surface. Anchoring the lid is a raw [Insert Gemstone Name, e.g., Black Tourmaline] finial, selected to ground the piece and add a final touch of geological intent. A leather cord with a secure tie ensures the contents remain undisturbed.
A Sanctuary for What Matters With a volume of over 250 cubic inches, this vessel is designed for safekeeping. While it stands beautifully as a purely sculptural object, it serves deeply as a sanctuary for:
-
Archives: A repository for family letters, journals, or photo collections.
-
Collections: A home for gathered stones, sea glass, or travel mementos.
-
A Guardian of Memories: A time capsule to be sealed and passed down.
Whether used to hold a lifetime of letters, a collection of sacred objects, or simply to hold space on a mantle, the Planetary Vessel offers a quiet gravity to any environment.

Planetary Vessel - Medium-Obvara
$195
Terracotta Republic's Obvara-fired Medium Planetary Vessel is a world unto itself. This Medium-scale spherical vessel is a study in volume and surface, designed to command space in any room.
Born from the Obvara firing process, the jar's surface bears the indelible marks of its creation—scorched patterns that resemble topographical maps, storm clouds, or nebulae. No two "planets" are alike; each is a recorded history of the fire it passed through.
This vessel is crowned with a hand-turned [Walnut / Butternut] lid, chosen for its warmth and grain to complement the ceramic surface. Anchoring the lid is a raw [Insert Gemstone Name, e.g., Black Tourmaline] finial, selected to ground the piece and add a final touch of geological intent. A leather cord with a secure tie ensures the contents remain undisturbed.
A Sanctuary for What Matters With a volume of over 250 cubic inches, this vessel is designed for safekeeping. While it stands beautifully as a purely sculptural object, it serves deeply as a sanctuary for:
-
Archives: A repository for family letters, journals, or photo collections.
-
Collections: A home for gathered stones, sea glass, or travel mementos.
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A Guardian of Memories: A time capsule to be sealed and passed down.
Whether used to hold a lifetime of letters, a collection of sacred objects, or simply to hold space on a mantle, the Planetary Vessel offers a quiet gravity to any environment.

Planetary Vessel - Large-Obvara
$295
Terracotta Republic's Large Obvara-fired Planetary Vessel is a world unto itself. This large-scale spherical vessel is a study in volume and surface, designed to command space in any room.
Born from the Obvara firing process, the jar's surface bears the indelible marks of its creation—scorched patterns that resemble topographical maps, storm clouds, or nebulae. No two "planets" are alike; each is a recorded history of the fire it passed through.
This vessel is crowned with a hand-turned [Walnut / Butternut] lid, chosen for its warmth and grain to complement the ceramic surface. Anchoring the lid is a raw [Insert Gemstone Name, e.g., Black Tourmaline] finial, selected to ground the piece and add a final touch of geological intent. A leather cord with a secure tie ensures the contents remain undisturbed.
A Sanctuary for What Matters With a volume of over 500 cubic inches, this vessel is designed for safekeeping. While it stands beautifully as a purely sculptural object, it serves deeply as a sanctuary for:
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Archives: A repository for family letters, journals, or photo collections.
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Collections: A home for gathered stones, sea glass, or travel mementos.
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A Guardian of Memories: A time capsule to be sealed and passed down.
Whether used to hold a lifetime of letters, a collection of sacred objects, or simply to hold space on a mantle, the Planetary Vessel offers a quiet gravity to any environment.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
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Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
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Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
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Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
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Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
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Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
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Soap dish or incense holder
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Catch-all for keys or loose change
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Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
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Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
-
Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
-
Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
-
Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
-
Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
-
Soap dish or incense holder
-
Catch-all for keys or loose change
-
Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
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Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
-
Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
-
Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
-
Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
-
Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
-
Soap dish or incense holder
-
Catch-all for keys or loose change
-
Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Sponge Holder
$24
Sponge Holder (a.k.a. the little sink upgrade). Made by potters who cook—and clean—this handmade ceramic holder lifts your sponge off the counter so it can drain and breathe. Less soggy, less messy, and a nicer look beside the faucet. Glazed in our food-safe cone 6 finishes and fired in oxidation, each one has its own markings and personality.
Each sponge holder is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Sponge Holder
$24
Sponge Holder (a.k.a. the little sink upgrade). Made by potters who cook—and clean—this handmade ceramic holder lifts your sponge off the counter so it can drain and breathe. Less soggy, less messy, and a nicer look beside the faucet. Glazed in our food-safe cone 6 finishes and fired in oxidation, each one has its own markings and personality.
Each sponge holder is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
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Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
-
Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
-
Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
-
Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
-
Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
-
Soap dish or incense holder
-
Catch-all for keys or loose change
-
Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
-
Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
-
Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
-
Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
-
Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
-
Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
-
Soap dish or incense holder
-
Catch-all for keys or loose change
-
Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
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Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
-
Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
-
Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
-
Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
-
Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
-
Soap dish or incense holder
-
Catch-all for keys or loose change
-
Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Spoon Rest
$28
Not-Just-A-Spoon Rest — this little hand-thrown piece does a lot more than park a spoon. Finished in our food-safe cone 6 glazes, it’s dishwasher-safe and microwaveable, ready for everyday kitchen challenges.
Most spoon rests are embossed on the interior with simple, gestural markings—everything from grasses, to a pineapple (a symbol of welcome), to sun-like motifs—so each one has its own personality.
A few ways to use it:
-
Spoon, ladle, or spatula rest (classic)
-
Colander drain catch for berries, rinsed herbs, or pasta
-
Small plate for oil & vinegar, salsas, or dips
-
Butter melter / warming dish (microwave-friendly)
-
Tea bag or lemon-wedge dish
And beyond the kitchen:
-
Soap dish or incense holder
-
Catch-all for keys or loose change
-
Tiny bedside tray for rings and earrings
Each spoon rest is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.

Sponge Holder
$24
Sponge Holder (a.k.a. the little sink upgrade). Made by potters who cook—and clean—this handmade ceramic holder lifts your sponge off the counter so it can drain and breathe. Less soggy, less messy, and a nicer look beside the faucet. Glazed in our food-safe cone 6 finishes and fired in oxidation, each one has its own markings and personality.
Each sponge holder is made individually and carries subtle variations in form and surface, reflecting the handmade process and the natural materials from which it is formed.
Ikebana: The Art of Living Flowers
The Concept
Ikebana (生け花, "living flowers") is the Japanese art of floral arrangement, rooted in 6th-century Buddhist rituals. Unlike Western floristry, which emphasizes a mass of blooms, Ikebana focuses on line, shape, and negative space. It is a disciplined practice where the vase is not just a container, but a foundation that completes the sculpture.
The Three Pillars
Most Ikebana systems utilize three main stems to represent the cosmic order:
- Shin (Heaven): The tallest stem, representing the spiritual realm.
- Soe (Man): The intermediate stem, providing balance.
- Hikai (Earth): The shortest stem, grounding the arrangement.
The Design Intent
For the Terracotta Republic Ikebana series, artist Michelle Corbett focuses on sculptural forms that serve the kenzan (pin frog). By utilizing the potter's wheel, hand-building, and sculptural techniques, she creates a ceramic canvas that allows the arranger to focus on the "MA"—the space between the stems—creating a living sculpture that changes as the water is absorbed and the petals shift.
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