No longer do people have an odd-bod collection of novelty mugs; increasingly I’ve seen people instagramming their favourite ceramic mug or espresso cup, willing to pay just a little bit more for something to make that everyday experience special. But where do you buy that beautiful, unusual piece that no one else has?
Let me introduce to you a brand new online store offering a selection of ceramic objects by some of the world’s best designers. BON ceramics was founded in Berlin in 2015 as a reaction to the new generation of young ceramic designers that were emerging and popping up from every different corner of the world.
Says BON: ‘Redefining the formerly folksy medium, they present a modern adaptation of the traditional craftsmanship, creating contemporary objects of timeless quality and beauty.
‘Presenting the best of these new talents under one roof and making these unique items available, BON aims to establish itself as a representative of the modern ceramic arts, shining an overdue light on the medium and its artisans.’
The carefully curated online store aims to make these unique items available to everyone, whether you have £20 or £250. The launch collection features 150 beautiful handmade ceramic products from 26 up-and-coming international designers, including Kirstie van Noort, Natalie Weinberg and Alissa+Nienke, whose marble effect espresso cups I’ve already got. Throughout the collection is a thread of minimalism that connects all of the pieces, while earthy tones and textures allow the raw material to speak for itself.
Have a peek at the full collection at bonceramics.com
Images: Antti Pulli, except images with colourful background: Haw Lin Services
