Can a glass have a story? If we are talking about a handmade stoneware cup, yes, very much so. Because such cups are not only a tool to carry the drink, but also a small work of art born from the combination of earth, fire and labour.
Stoneware, i.e. "stone pottery", has a robust and tough structure as its name suggests. This type of ceramic, which is fired between 1200-1300°C, is both durable and preserves its naturalness with its matt or semi-gloss surface, unlike ordinary ceramics. Its resistance to heat makes it not only beautiful but also useful.
For me, stoneware cups add weight to the moments that pass by unnoticed in everyday life. That slightly rough texture that you feel under your hand while drinking your morning coffee reminds you that you are actually in contact with nature. Each one is hand shaped, each one is unique - there is no other like it.
For those who like refined designs, there are simple and modern forms; for those looking for a more organic style, there are textured, asymmetrical glasses with traces of nature. The colours are mostly shades of earth and stone: tile, grey, cream, sometimes a deep green.
Using stoneware cups means not only drinking, but also stopping, feeling, sipping. It is like a small objection against the fast pace of ready-made production. Maybe that's why these glasses carry not only a drink but also a philosophy of life.
