.product_section .product_form, .product_gallery { opacity: 1; } .multi_select, form .select { display: block !important; } .image-element__wrap { display: none; }

Prêt-à-Pot: artisanal ceramics with a personal touch

November 30, 2019 2 min read

Prêt-à-Pot artisans create beautiful ceramics by hand. The range of tableware and décor items includes plates, bowls, vases and candle pots. Pret a pot items are available at Sarza home goods, furniture & décor store in Rye

Prêt-à-Pot was founded in 1985 and has been making functional, beautiful ceramics ever-since. Designed by Nicole Kingston and handmade in South Africa, this rich collection combines craft, color and functionality. Each season brings new color and shape, with inspiration drawn from nature.

View this post on Instagram

Set the mood with these dainty Beaker candles. In our exclusive Mudpan finish these little flames will fill your space with the heavenly scent of Vanilla. #candles #beaker #mudpan #ceramicfinishes #pretapot #homeware #artisanal #handcrafted

A post shared by Pret-a-Pot (@pretapot) on Oct 22, 2019 at 1:41am PDT

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Pret-a-Pot (@pretapot) on Oct 9, 2019 at 1:43am PDT

CERAMICS WITH A VERY PERSONAL TOUCH

Prêt-à-Pot manufactures three different types of clay, all using locally sourced materials. Their staff are trained in-house and each piece will pass through at least 6 hands before being ready for the kiln. Each person adds their own personal hand-print to the product.

Prêt-à-Pot handmade ceramic bowls available at Sarza home goods and furniture store, Rye, New York.

THE HEAT OF THE KILN; ALCHEMY THROUGH FIRE

The heat of the kiln is the key in the creation of each piece and dictates the nuances of each color; true alchemy through fire. From salt pots to planters that are one meter high, the results from the kiln and the artisans’ collective effort bring joy on a daily basis, and are an alternate to mass produced ceramic design.

Prêt-à-Pot handmade ceramic plate and bowl available at Sarza home goods and furniture store, Rye, New York.

REACTIVE FINISHES MEAN NO TWO POTS ARE THE SAME

Certain finishes are reactive which means that the glazes are designed in a way that no two pots are identical. While they will all have the same color tone they are designed with a more natural feeling in mind and that results in finishes that vary from pot to pot. Certain finishes are also designed to age which means they get better over time.

Prêt-à-Pot handmade ceramic pasta bowl available at Sarza home goods and furniture store, Rye, New York.

BEAUTIFUL AND PRACTICAL

Although Prêt-à-Pot items are made using traditional craft techniques every item is practical for modern living. The planters are high fired and are frost proof. Tableware is fired to a stoneware temperature and is dishwasher safe. What more can you ask for?

Prêt-à-Pot handmade ceramic bowls available at Sarza home goods and furniture store, Rye, New York.

WHY WE LOVE PRÊT-À-POT

It gives us such joy to bring you lovingly made, hand-crafted items that stand out from soulless, mass produced products. We love that no two Prêt-à-Pot items are the same and that the variations in glaze and finish will bring interest to your tabletop and your décor. We‘ve curated this selection of earthy, inspired-by-nature tones and textures to bring you classic tableware pieces that will stand the test of time.

SHOP COLLECTION

All imagery courtesy of Prêt-à-Pot @pretapot