Part 1: A Glimpse of Art in Clay Last week, I stood in my kitchen, holding a ceramic cup from our collection. Its green glaze rippled like water, flecked with hints of yellow—like floating leaves on a pond. It reminded me of Monet’s Water Lilies, those dreamlike paintings of his garden, where soft greens met […]
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Part 1: More Than Just a Cup Some things in life seem simple—like a ceramic cup. But hold one in your hands, feel its weight, trace the curve of its rim, and you realize: it’s more than just clay. It’s a vessel of time, patience, and artistry. At One Percent Clay, we believe every cup
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Part 1: More Than Just a Cup Every morning, the day begins the same way—I reach for my favorite ceramic mug. It’s wide, smooth, fits my hand just right. Coffee tastes better in it. Not because of the beans, but because it’s mine. That’s the thing about cups and mugs. They aren’t just drinkware; they’re
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A Vase, A Shift, A New Perspective Last week, I walked into my living room and sighed. The couch sat where it always did. The lamp cast the same familiar glow. Nothing felt off, but nothing felt right either. Then, almost on impulse, I placed a ceramic vase—tall, deep blue, elegantly simple—on the coffee table
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A Cup of Tea and a Thought The mug in my hand was smooth, white, perfect. A factory creation. Then, my eyes wandered to a photograph on the wall—a Greek amphora, chipped at the edges, its painted warriors locked in battle. Two vessels, separated by thousands of years, yet born from the same earth. One
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Chapter 1: Memories of Clay and Fire One scorching summer, I stumbled upon a thick book on ceramic history. As I flipped through its pages, I saw traces of ancient craftsmanship—Chinese porcelain, Greek black-figure pottery, Egyptian faience. These weren’t just objects; they were echoes of history, shaped by time and imprinted with civilization’s mark. The
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The Art of Tea: Serenity and Craft in Every Cup Tea is more than just a beverage—it is a philosophy of life. As the ancient saying goes, “The way of tea is the way of the heart.” From the moment tea leaves are picked to the final pour into a cup, every step reflects the
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The Charm of Ceramic Vases & Jars: A Touch of Timeless Beauty Part 1: A Story of a Vase Imagine a small village years ago. A potter sits by his wheel, hands covered in clay. He shapes a vase—smooth and tall, its curves catching the light. His wife brings him tea, smiling as she watches.
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Embracing Wabi-Sabi: The Quiet Beauty of Ceramic Vases & Jars Part 1: The Day I Found Wabi-Sabi Last spring, I visited a friend’s house. On her table sat a ceramic vase—uneven, a little rough, with a faded brown glaze. It held three dried twigs, nothing more. “It’s not perfect,” she said, smiling. “That’s why I
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Modern Style Magic: Ceramic Vases & Jars for Today’s Homes Part 1: A Modern Moment Last weekend, I rearranged my living room. New couch, sleek lamp, clean lines everywhere. But something was off—too cold, too flat. Then I added a ceramic vase from our site. Tall, white, with a smooth finish. Suddenly, the room clicked.
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