I call these memory nichos. You can place a small token inside that reminds you of a person, a place or just a fun memory that you want to hold on to. This nicho contains a small bottle of beach sand.
This rustic folk art pottery nicho is made by hand with clay. I never use any patterns or molds with my pottery - each piece is individually crafted one by one with clay, embellished with antique stamps, painted with ceramic glazes, then fired, several times to achieve the rustic look I wish to create.
Nichos look great hung alone or when they are grouped with paintings, photographs or other wall art. The unique shape and glaze on this one is sure to be a standout!
The background script on this nicho is excerpts from a spanish love letter.
This is a small nicho - Size: 7 1/2 inches tall x 5 1/2 inches wide
Hole in the back to hang from single nail.
We are surrounded by store mass market products. Inexpensive and easily replicated, they appear in all parts of the world. Quite often, we struggle to find handmade objects, and when we do, we are rewarded by the personal touch they add. They transform our utilitarian surroundings and make our spaces feel more like us, more 'home'. For me, art is an adventure that never ends. Inspired by my love for folk art, I create handmade ceramics that echo the rustic, eccentric expression - each with a personality of its own. Every one-of-a-kind piece starts with a simple idea, be it a sketch or a quotation, which I use to inspire the shape of the clay. I then glaze the pottery by hand and fire it in an electric kiln. The intricate patterns result from imprints of wood stamps and other handmade objects.
Enjoy!
Product code: Pottery store Nicho with wings - wall hanging