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Why buy handmade pottery from Gifted Artisan?

Posted by Jim @ Gifted Artisan on 26th May 2019

Why buy from Gifted Artisan? Why support US handmade potters? It seems like much of the pottery items you see on our site can be purchased for much cheaper (perhaps functional but not nearly as unique and beautiful)

Handmade Pottery and Crystalline Vases

There is a long tradition of pottery and ceramics making in various parts of the USA many since colonial times. Pottery making has often been passed down from generation to generation, improving the rich fabric of Arts and Crafts in America. Many of these potters do not make much money, and do what they do because they love what they are doing, it is the artist in them. Without our support this pottery making tradition would die in America.

The pottery we feature on our site varies in style and functionality. The work can be functional, artistic, crystalline, ceramic, porcelain, in an amazing array of glazes, all unique to the individual potter.

Much of the foreign made pottery and ceramics that enter the US from other countries is very low priced and low quality. Pottery made outside of the US may not have to meet FDA food grade standards. Thus, foreign made pottery and ceramics can use lead based pigments in their glazes, which are toxic and can have serious health issues if you are eating or drinking from foreign made pottery.

Generally, with most of the pottery that we evaluate or buy ourselves or resell, the food grade products are not only handmade and meet FDA standards, but they are also Oven Safe, Microwave safe and dishwasher safe. They are designed to last for years, have great durability and the glaze has luster for years of use!

We hope you agree. Have an opinion, let us know.