Bowl Small Blue, C shoes B: Approximately 7

B: Approximately 7

with the weft densely set at nearly twice the count to create subtle surface texture

This design was inspired by the vibrant flowers blooming around Lake Atitlán in Guatemala and the fantastical birds known as alebrijes

and the fabric is treated to be water-resistant

The sugar pot has a pulled-together leanness to it

Bowl Small Blue, C shoes B: Approximately 7Each of Nobue Ibaraki's earthenware works is hand built with natural glazes that evoke buried treasure. The metallic appearance is the result of the chemical reaction to the firing, obtained with glazes containing cobalt, copper, and clays composed of other metals as well. Materials are sourced locally in Tajimi, Japan. No two works are alike, as each piece is handmade; size and color vary. Approximate dimensions: 2. 5"H x 5 1 4"D