Woodfired Dark Ash Tea Jar by Linda Unsworth

Woodfired Dark Ash Tea Jar by Linda Unsworth
Hand Thrown in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Approximate measurements: 
1. 8.5cm H x 9cm ø 5cm opening (right in image)
2. 9cm H x 9cm ø 5cm opening (left in image)

A bold yet simplistic corked stoneware tea jar, crafted in a balanced full bellied form, glazed with wood ash creating a calming feel and understated appearance. Rich, deep mossy greens and brown earthy flecks wash and cascade down the vessels surface, finishing in a drippy contrast against the toasted clay towards the base. Complemented with plenty of fly ash, iron blasts and complex granite inclusions creating an interesting natural speckling - it has a soft shine, smooth subtly tactile feel - making the piece a joy to handle and use.

Each handmade and unique, therefore slight variations in shape, size will occur. Handwash recommended.

Based in North Pembrokeshire, producing work from her home studio. 
Linda is a self taught potter, who enjoys the meditative experience that’s created by working with such natural elements as raw clay, glazes and the rhythm of her momentum wheel. Producing beautiful wood fired ceramics that really highlight this long process leaving visible traces of flame flashes and fly ash on her pots. Her approach to the form and style of her work is inspired by her natural surroundings and informed by Eastern aesthetics through traditional Japanese & Korean pottery and philosophy and her love of tea drinking.
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Photography & Artist Portraits used with kind permission from Linda Unsworth + Portrait by Rhi Ellis "One Hundred and Eight" wild clay project (a fundraiser for the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales)