The Art of Seeing -- Handmade Ceramic

At BorealForest, we believe in artisan craftsmanship—and in objects that speak to the soul. Like this eye-carved handmade ceramic cup. It’s not meant to be uniform, like a lidded bowl with a cap, nor rigid like geometric-patterned ceramics. Instead, it carries the unique voice of handmade ceramic artistry.

It starts with the clay. Artisans dig iron-rich clay from deep mountains, then carefully select and grind it to keep only the most textured, mineral-dense soil. This slow, deliberate work gives every handmade ceramic cup its raw, carvable surface.

Next, the artisan shapes the clay entirely by hand. When the cup is half-dry, they begin carving the eye motif—each lash, each pupil detail shaped by decades of skill. No two carvings are the same.

Then, the cup is glazed and wood-fired. Inside the kiln, at over 1000°C, glaze and carving merge into something truly unique. Variations in color and texture make each piece one of a kind.

This handmade ceramic cup draws its strength from mountain clay and its soul from the carved eye. In an age of mass production, it stands as a tribute to individuality—a mark of fire and hand, made for those who value stories you can feel.

When you hold it, you don’t just hold a cup—you hold a piece of a maker’s vision.

Product Details：

• Handmade Ceramic
• White Clay + Black Slip + Clear Glaze
• H: 8.3cm x W: 7.5cm （3.27"H x 2.95"W）Measurements are approximate.
• 200ml
• Pre-order, ships within 9-12 days.
• Each piece is handcrafted by the designer, and may have slight imperfections. Hopefully you don't mind. We wish for every piece to find someone who cherishes it.
• Artisans craft each piece of pottery by hand, so expect slight variations from the picture shown. If these differences are not acceptable to you, please refrain from placing an order.