Mugg Vase 18/20

Mugg Vase 18/20What can you tell us about your ancestors? For some of us lucky enough, a few stories about our ancestors come to mind rather quickly. Yet, for many of us, from immigrant families to Black Americans, this question can be eclipsed by other thoughts and emotions: curiosity, pride, uncertainty, lost lineage, pain, and longing. Meet the Mugg Vase by KETCHUPSTAIN, the multidisciplinary studio by artist Kristen Stain behind The Mugg Collection one of a kind

Kristen explains that portraiture led her to explore faces and figures in clay

El Salvador is one of those places

tempus magna

and stripes at the top and bottom

part of a collection of ceramics exploring Danny's roots and inspired by the flora grown in the native lands of his parents

each chosen by MADRE's Co-Founders Shay and Jeanie and Little Goodies Co-Founders Danny and Phil

What we love about it: The varied sculptural curves and shapes and rich cobalt blue

the multidisciplinary artist behind this delightful plate

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Each vase features a distinct illustration and signature at the bottom inspired by contemporary Black Womanhood and the graphic nature of African masks

as a tealight holder

How to bring it new life: An inviting glass vase for your blooms on the coffee or dinner table