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We share stories about our creative process, behind-the-scenes in the studio as well as thoughts on the importance of pottery and ceramics in design, ritual and popular culture.

This year The Urban Kiln hosted a lovely Afternoon tea party for some of my friends who had endorsed the brand in the previous year. I...

May 25, 20215 min read

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The Way of Tea has for centuries been a cornerstone of Japanese culture and aesthetic beauty.... One of the most famous ceremonies in the...

Jan 19, 20216 min read

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Ceramic tiles are one of the oldest forms of decorative art. Today, ceramic tiles are all around us – in the floors we walk on and the...

Nov 12, 20203 min read

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How the size, material ad thickness of the Sake cup determines the taste and aroma of the Sake that is served in it.

Sep 24, 20203 min read

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Prized for its beauty, Chinese blue and white porcelain is the nation’s most famous china and also the most prevalent type of porcelain...

Aug 31, 20203 min read

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The Urban Kiln embodies the ideology of finding beauty and harmony in imperfect handmade pottery.

Jul 24, 20203 min read

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The farm to table movement has been popular for some time, but in recent years, even more people are joining in. This movement goes...

Jun 18, 20203 min read

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