Ceramic Water Jug - Amazonia Collection

Are you looking for an unique and one-of-a-kind handmade gift to someone special or to yourself? Everyone agrees that "A handmade gift is so much more personal and it conveys the thoughtfulness behind it"

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ABOUT THIS PIECE
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This one-of-a-kind ceramic water jar and cup (well known as Moringa in Brazil) is perfect to be placed on the bedside or on the desk to keep the water handy and fresh.

The reason I created Moringa was to remind me my childhood in Brazil. Every night before going to bed, I used to go to my mum's bedside to drink water from her Moringa. I can still feel the sense of refreshment and indulgence. The ceramic keeps the water fresh and cool for long time.

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MATERIALS
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White slip casted by me and my team, I hand paint the water jar and cup with three coats of green rain forest underglaze paint. I then hand carve all the native Amazon flowers and leaves pattern with a technique called Sgraffito. After the bisque firing, I glaze inside and outside of the Moringa with a non toxic, food-safe clear glaze. After the glaze firing, I hand paint the word 'RESPIRA' (Portuguese word for BREATHE) to pay respect for the forest and the lungs of the planet. Lastly I splash subtle dashes of lustre gold and the moringa is fired for the third time at lower temperature to provide strength and durability.

Alternatively, you can personalise your moringa with your own word. Just let me know!

>>>>>>> Please note due to the hand-painted nature of this piece and usage of vintage transfers, no two are alike and the product images are as a reference only. All of my pieces have three small marks on the base from kiln props (where I place the stilt). This is the highlight of buying something handmade and unique!

>>>>>>>> All of my ceramics are handmade in my colourful studio on the Gold Coast, Australia amongst mango trees in my semi-rural home in Tallebudgera.

* Lead free and food safe
* Hand wash only

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PERFECT GIFT FOR:
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The moringa is a great gift for anyone who loves drinking water in great style and at the same time loves adding an unique piece of decoration for the bedroom or for the office. The lidded cup is perfect to keep the water clean and to keep the little insects away. It is an unique gift for:

- Weddings - I can personalize the moringa by carving the wedding date
- Engagement
- New Mums - as they can get very thirsty for breastfeeding the baby (I can also personalize carving the name of the baby and date of birth)
- Mother's Day
- Valentine's Day
- Christmas
- Any occasion that you need something unique and special

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SIZE
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Each Moringa measures approx 21cm (8" inch) high and is approximately 11cm (4") across the wider part of the jar.


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PACKING
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Each moringa is packed very tight in a box with partitions and pads so it can travel safely to you.

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NOTE
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