Pepa Mug
The Spirit: The Pepa Mug is a physical anchor for the morning exhale, a weighted, tactile vessel designed for the daily ritual of being present. As part of the Pepa direction, it serves as a record of mineral and silt, grounding the hand in the honesty of the raw earth.
The Form: A generous, rounded silhouette hand-thrown in off-white clay. The exterior is finished in a matte, stone-like glaze with a light mineral dusting, while the interior is lined with a clear glaze for a clean contrast.
The Making: Wheel-thrown form. Every mug is finished in a small run, each allowing the mineral elements of the glaze to settle uniquely on every surface. The "seeds" are scattered with a natural, varied density, highlighting the movement of the glaze and the technical discipline of the throw.
Details:
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Dimensions: 4" x 6.5" x 3”
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Capacity: Approx. 18 oz.
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Care: Food-safe and lead-free. Hand-wash only to ensure the longevity of the piece.
The Mark of the Hand: As with any individually handcrafted artifact, subtle variations in proportion, texture, and glaze are inherent to the medium. These nuances are not flaws, but the record of the object's making.
The record of the hand
Cloud Commons is a practice of slow, technical discipline. Every artifact is born from the earth, either wheel-thrown or hand-built ensuring that no two pieces are identical. These are records of a moment spent at the wheel or at the table, made to be handled, lived with, and kept for a lifetime.