The 8 Ceramics We're Giving All Our Friends This Year
When it comes to holiday gifts, ceramics are the new candles: There's one for everyone on our list, even our pickiest friends. Whether they hold flowers or wine, are stacked into gravity-defying sculptures or just, you know, sitting there, these eight pieces are the ones we're gifting—and coveting—the most.
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh1/8Dark Toast Stoneware Tea Cup, $40
A favorite of the Healthyish gang, ceramist Miro Chun makes these mugs, which shouldn’t be limited to holding hot drinks. Try using one as a small planter, too. Buy it: Miromadethis.com
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh2/8Alaska Bowl, $36
Consider this an entertaining bowl—the right size for setting out nuts or dip and attractive enough to get guaranteed compliments from the guests. Buy it: Wilcoxonbooklynceramics.com
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh3/8Ceramic Teapot with Blue Lid, $70
Brew loose-leaf tea (we’re into Té Company’s Oriental Beauty oolong) in this handmade crackled ceramic teapot from Leaves and Flowers that has slits to strain out leaves. Buy it: Leavesandflowers.com
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh4/8Malka Dina Dew Bowl, $175
Side dishes need pretty serving bowls. This one from This one from Consort Design features a spackled design and comes with a curved divot for resting serving utensils. Buy it: Consort-design.com
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh5/8Powder Pink Jug by Sue Pryke, $36
Use this small matte jug from Herriott Grace from serving everything from the maple syrup for holiday waffles to the vinaigrette for the inevitable post-New Year's salads. Buy it: Herriottgrace.com
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh6/8Stellar Serving Bowl, $180
The medium-sized Stellar bowl from Love Adorned by Sarah Cihat is a bright cosmos that’s cast using marbled porcelain. Get it for anyone who could use a salad bowl upgrade. Buy it: Loveadorned.com
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh7/8Hasami Porcelain Mug and Lid, $50
With a two-in-one tray that functions as a lid and coaster, this Hasami Porcelain mug from Spartan Shop can be set down anywhere as you get your day started or kept warm while you shower. Buy it: Spartan-shop.com
