These containers are coil built by hand with coarse stoneware and fired in primitive kilns. The process has been used for hundreds of years to make storage containers. Their surface is an unabashed record of the process. As such you may find wide variances in color and texture. There may be sandy deposits on the surface. This is a friable spacer that keeps the pots from bonding together in the kiln. There will also be shrinkable fissures that do not affect the strength or integrity of the structure. No drainage holes unless indicated, however, the bowls are not guaranteed to be watertight. They must be treated with a waterproof sealant prior to use as water containers. We now have an excellent selection of the rich Rustic Red glaze in addition to the ever-popular green, brown and blue hues.
Red Earth is a line of rustic pottery from an ancient kiln in Central China. The Kilns were abandoned when we discovered them. They are a place of incredible decayed beauty. There are four snake kilns there built into the hillside but they had been unused for years. Their stones and bricks blackened by time and covered by lichen. Native plants sprout everywhere between the stone blocks of old buildings and in the floors. Chickens peck in the dirt and bullocks forage near ponds while the local folk go about their routines of work and leisure.
We hired some of the old potters there to re kindle the line. We are using one of the old kilns while the other two are being restored by our brother Yeo Siam Aw (the fourth is in too dangerous a condition). The old potters are happy to have their skills put to use.
There are many kilns in this province but the one we work with has been the most progressive in its approach to business. Not only do they offer the best designs and glazes but they also offer the highest level of quality control. This gives them and us a decisive advantage over the competition.
The lustrous glazes from this line are inimitable and are a closely guarded secret of the master potter. The speckled green glaze is the prized production of this kiln. It is only produced in one kiln, and even then only in one part of the kiln where the temperature and oxygen levels create the unique crystalline mottling pattern in the lime green glaze. There is simply not enough of this pottery to go around and the manufacturer rations out the production to a select few importers.
Copper Gold, a rich bronze glaze and Copper Red, a tantalizing molten metal surface are also produced in the same kilns. The Glacier White glaze added last year is also very popular. We also carry selected pieces in other colors and also unique pieces used by the manufacturer to test possible future glaze formulations.
High-fired, frost resistant stoneware from Vietnam. The beautiful glazes produced in these kilns are the result of centuries of indigenous ceramic knowledge, migrating Chinese techniques and the development of modern kilns. Much of the production is designed and managed by European companies, and the results go to the European markets. We have special arrangements with these factories to receive only the best of their work.
Ideal for adding color on a budget, these are often the first step in transitioning clients from plastic to ceramic containers. The variety of shapes and sizes lend themselves to most any decor.
Unusual styles and accessible price points are the hallmarks of this line.
These pieces are recreations based on the color and texture of ancient Mediterranean storage vessels, used for oil or wine or olives, that have been discovered in archeological digs or in salvages from sunken Phoenician and Greek sailing ships.
Using special glazing techniques the potters are able to make the surface of these pots look as if they have been distressed by years of submersion or weathered over the millennia. We advise these pieces be placed in sheltered areas or indoors to best preserve their appearance.
Rustic, rough, uncompromising. Great for container gardening, and we've used them to good effect in water features also.
Inspired by the Imprunetta terra cotta of Italy, these handsome containers carry that heritage, both in their classical shapes and in their robust clay body. Clay is wedged by hand until pliable enough to hand press into a mold. The result - an extremely consistent, durable clay body. This technique has been used for many centuries in the Mediterranean and is by far superior to that of machine made pots. We carry terra cotta products in two lines: our "T" series has been tested frost resistant, our Anna Cotta series is not.
Mottled glazes in a variety of eye-catching colors and contemporary shapes. The glaze scratches easily but is nonetheless very popular.
The manufacturing process for fiberglass containers improves each year. The latest offerings offer superior strength, light weights and an attractive antique finish. We are happy to finally be able to offer our customers high quality fiberglass containers that are a joy to behold and to work with.
This composite material is made of stone particles reinforced with fibers and resin. It has superior strength, light weight and the appearance of smooth matte stoneware. The manufacturer recommends an occasional coating of petroleum jelly to offset the weathering effect.
Beautiful timeless porcelain.
Valued throughout the world for its fineness, porcelain continues to be indispensable for interior designers because of its rich but light character. It is the hardest of the hand made ceramics. The fine structure of the clay body allows detailed work to be created while its strength allows the pots to hold their shape under the intense temperatures that are necessary for firing.
Mammoth antiques, some several centuries old. Very rare. These one-of-a-kind pieces of Spanish history were acquired by Aw Pottery for those circumstances where no lesser pot will do. Some were used to store olives and olive oil, others to ferment wine or store water.
We have an assortment of granite including sculptures and benches.
A touch of old-world elegance for the garden.
Lightweight and affordable. Recommended only for indoor use as the finish will eventually weather and the joints may rust.
We also carry a variety of trivets and stands.
Rain Chains, metalwork bowls, gongs, bamboo screens, water feature accessories and much more!
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