Wheel-thrown with a gently ribbed surface, this mug is made for slow mornings and everyday use. Each one is handmade by Maki Baxter, giving their forms slight variations that reflect the rhythm of the wheel. Fine ribbed lines circle the body, where warm glazes pool, creating subtle shifts in tone. Bases are left as exposed stoneware and handles are hand-shaped, grounding the mug with a natural, tactile contrast.
Maki Baxter is an internationally minded artist born in California, raised in Tokyo and artistically inspired by Minimalism, Brutalism and the interpretation of shapes in nature. A Boston Tufts graduate, she worked within the luxury jewellery industry in New York before moving to Kent in the UK, where she pursued a personal passion for pottery.
Her unique works combine clean lines and stark colours with the warmth of natural, smooth and curved forms. Each is handmade and stamped with the kanji character representing her name Maki, a kanji that also describes a decorative Japanese lacquering technique that combines shell, metal and ivory.
To see other unique pieces, including incense holders and dishes, visit the Maki Baxter collection.
Stoneware
Satin glase
Diameter 8cm x Height 9cm
Nb. These are hand-crafted and vary slightly in dimension and colour.
