Earth. Fire. A human hand. These are the essential elements that, combined, can result in striking beauty, a whole greater than the sum of its parts. A process as old as civilization, but here with a decidedly modern feel.

These tera cotta tea cups are wheel-thrown in Western Pennsylvania by Francis DeFabo, each one unique and shaped under his trained touch. Substantial, beautiful and made to be used.  (Fun fact: Frank used to make his living as an OB-GYN, delivering babies, before he decided to spend full time “playing with clay.”) 

Terra cotta with a lively striped glaze, 10 ounce.  $18