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We share stories about our creative process, behind-the-scenes in the studio as well as thoughts on the importance of pottery and ceramics in design, ritual and popular culture.

The Urban Kiln Tea-riffic Tea Party and the History of Victorian Afternoon Tea

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
5 min

The Urban Kiln Tea-riffic Tea Party and the History of Victorian Afternoon Tea

This year The Urban Kiln hosted a lovely Afternoon tea party for some of my friends who had endorsed the brand in the previous year. I...

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The Way of Tea- A look behind The Japanese Tea Ceremony

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
6 min

The Way of Tea- A look behind The Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Way of Tea has for centuries been a cornerstone of Japanese culture and aesthetic beauty.... One of the most famous ceremonies in the...

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A Look Back on the History of Ceramic Tiles

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
3 min

A Look Back on the History of Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are one of the oldest forms of decorative art. Today, ceramic tiles are all around us – in the floors we walk on and the...

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The Little Sake Cup and the Taste of Sake

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
3 min

The Little Sake Cup and the Taste of Sake

How the size, material ad thickness of the Sake cup determines the taste and aroma of the Sake that is served in it.

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The Significance, Symbolism and History of White and Blue Porcelain in China

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
3 min

The Significance, Symbolism and History of White and Blue Porcelain in China

Prized for its beauty, Chinese blue and white porcelain is the nation’s most famous china and also the most prevalent type of porcelain...

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The Beauty of Imperfection in Handmade Pottery-Tableware and Home Décor

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
3 min

The Beauty of Imperfection in Handmade Pottery-Tableware and Home Décor

The Urban Kiln embodies the ideology of finding beauty and harmony in imperfect handmade pottery.

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Handmade Pottery and the Farm to Table Movement

Kalyani Dere

Aug 31
3 min

Handmade Pottery and the Farm to Table Movement

The farm to table movement has been popular for some time, but in recent years, even more people are joining in. This movement goes...

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The Urban Kiln Tea-riffic Tea Party and the History of Victorian Afternoon Tea

The Way of Tea- A look behind The Japanese Tea Ceremony

A Look Back on the History of Ceramic Tiles

The Little Sake Cup and the Taste of Sake

The Significance, Symbolism and History of White and Blue Porcelain in China

The Beauty of Imperfection in Handmade Pottery-Tableware and Home Décor

Handmade Pottery and the Farm to Table Movement

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