This handmade carved ceramic mug by Asa Maestas highlights the beauty of clay and carving through a striking contrast of color and texture. The mug features a deep blue glazed interior paired with a bare, unglazed exterior that showcases the natural feel of the fired clay in your hands.
The design is created using sgraffito, a traditional pottery technique where a colored layer is applied to the clay and then carefully carved through to reveal the lighter clay underneath. In this piece, a red-brown underglaze is carved away to expose the white clay body, forming Asa Maestas’s distinctive radiating flower pattern. The result is a crisp, graphic design that stands out beautifully against the natural clay surface.
With a slightly smaller form, this mug holds approximately 12 ounces. The unglazed exterior provides a warm, natural texture, while the glazed interior ensures durability and easy cleaning.
Details:
Handmade by artist Asa Maestas
Created using the sgraffito carving technique
Red-brown underglaze carved to reveal the white clay body
Blue glazed interior with a bare, unglazed exterior
Holds approximately 12 oz
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Each mug is individually handmade, so slight variations in carving and surface details make every piece unique—an approachable piece of functional art for everyday use.
This handmade carved ceramic mug by Asa Maestas highlights the beauty of clay and carving through a striking contrast of color and texture. The mug features a deep blue glazed interior paired with a bare, unglazed exterior that showcases the natural feel of the fired clay in your hands.
The design is created using sgraffito, a traditional pottery technique where a colored layer is applied to the clay and then carefully carved through to reveal the lighter clay underneath. In this piece, a red-brown underglaze is carved away to expose the white clay body, forming Asa Maestas’s distinctive radiating flower pattern. The result is a crisp, graphic design that stands out beautifully against the natural clay surface.
With a slightly smaller form, this mug holds approximately 12 ounces. The unglazed exterior provides a warm, natural texture, while the glazed interior ensures durability and easy cleaning.
Details:
Handmade by artist Asa Maestas
Created using the sgraffito carving technique
Red-brown underglaze carved to reveal the white clay body
Blue glazed interior with a bare, unglazed exterior
Holds approximately 12 oz
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Each mug is individually handmade, so slight variations in carving and surface details make every piece unique—an approachable piece of functional art for everyday use.
