Earthenware - 陶 (Táo)
陶 (Táo) — the oldest fired clay. Earthenware is one of humanity’s most enduring materials — fired at lower temperatures than stoneware or porcelain, it retains a slightly porous, tactile body that no industrial process can replicate. Each piece in this collection bears the subtle marks of hand and kiln, rooted in a craft tradition that spans millennia.
Read More — About This Collection
What Is Earthenware?
Earthenware — known in Chinese as 陶 (Táo) — is clay fired at relatively low temperatures, typically between 900°C and 1,200°C. The result is a warm, slightly porous ceramic body with a characteristic weight and texture. Unlike stoneware or porcelain, earthenware is not fully vitrified, giving it a more honest, handmade quality. It has been used across cultures for thousands of years for vessels, tea ware, and decorative objects.
What You’ll Find Here
This collection brings together earthenware pieces selected for their material integrity and considered form — ranging from tea ware and vessels to decorative and functional objects. Specific pieces, their dimensions, capacity, and care requirements are detailed on each individual product page.
Care & Use
Earthenware is generally more porous than stoneware or porcelain and may absorb liquids over time if left unglazed. Care and use guidance — including whether a piece is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, or suitable for direct heat — is provided on the individual product page. When in doubt, hand-wash and dry thoroughly after use.
Delivery & Returns
Free standard delivery within the UK. International shipping available to the EU, United States, Canada, and Australia — duties and taxes may apply for orders outside the UK. Ceramic pieces are carefully packaged to withstand transit. Please refer to our returns policy page for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions — Earthenware
Earthenware is fired at the lowest temperatures of the three, producing a porous, tactile body with a warm, handmade quality. Stoneware is fired higher and becomes denser and less porous. Porcelain is fired at the highest temperatures, producing a vitrified, translucent body. Each has its own character — earthenware is the most ancient and the most expressive of the maker’s hand.
Food safety depends on the specific glaze and firing process used for each piece. Whether an item is food-safe is stated on the individual product page. If you are unsure, please check before purchasing or contact us.
Dishwasher compatibility varies by piece and is noted on the individual product page. As a general rule, hand-washing and thorough drying is recommended to preserve the finish and integrity of earthenware over time.
Earthenware pieces are made by hand or in small batches, meaning subtle variations in colour, texture, and finish are inherent to the process. Your piece will share the same design and character as the product photo but may differ slightly — this is a quality of the material, not a defect.
Yes. Free standard delivery within the UK. We ship to the EU, United States, Canada, and Australia. Duties and taxes may apply for orders outside the UK and are the responsibility of the recipient. Ceramic pieces are carefully packaged for transit.
Please refer to our returns policy page for full details. If your item arrives damaged due to transit, please contact us with photos within 48 hours of receipt and we will arrange a resolution promptly.
