MIRIMAY MUG CREAM

Porcelain mug with a cream glaze, hand carved poutama pattern.
Each pattern is slightly different and unique due to being carved by hand.
A simple strong shape designed for everyday use. 

Height: approx 8.5 cm

Materials: porcelain, glaze
Colours: Cream
Care: dishwasher and microwave proof

This Mug features the Miri May pattern by Pania. It was originally designed as a textile pattern for Pania’s label. These are handmade by Sarah Wigley in her Te Whanganui-a-Tara studio.

The Miri May collection is a mihi to my Nan (Miri) and Grandma (Ida May). Industrious creative women, Māori and Scottish. This pattern combines elements of poutama and tartan traveling across and upwards. The passing and acquiring of knowledge through life and across generations and retold through our own stories. The crosses that link the poutama pattern represent Scottish tartan.

The pattern is carved free form into the surface of the clay. Each mug will be slightly different, especially in the layout of the pattern. Our white glaze contains local crushed rock adding to the texture and handmade quality of this design.