Stoneware Caddy | Azules Sugar Skull Edition, Ceramic Container

Limited Edition caddy / small jars are handmade from sturdy stoneware, tediously crafted to last for generations. An authentic and quality made vessel worthy of your daily regimen in the kitchen, bathroom, and beyond applications unique to your life and style. These steadfast ceramic totes are crafted from natural materials, toxin-free. Hand-painted with bold, and elegant Mexican cultural patterns. The raised patterns are visually stunning and combine textures that are delightful to touch. Available in two limited edition patterns, the Azules Sugar Skull shown here, and Lirío Hummingbird.

Each stoneware caddy includes the 4-ounce vessel with matching lid.

Dimensions | Capacity | Specifications
• Measurements: 2”in tall x 3”diameter / 5cm tall x 7.5cm diameter
• Measurements Internal: 1.5”in tall x 2.5”diameter / 3.8cm tall x 6.3cm diameter
• Capacity: 150mL / 4oz / .5 cup
• Weight: .5Lb / .23kg per case *empty.

Internal- Both lid and vessel are kiln fired with a protective glossy glaze made from natural elements. This layer protects ceramic from leaking and is safe for whatever you place within.

External- Each vitamin caddy / spice jar features intricately free hand-painted design n the Lirio pattern that wraps the entire outer surface of the base. The matching pattern continues around the edge of the lid with the colorful and cultural Azules Sugar Skull hand painted on the lid. Pattern and Artwork is 100% free hand-painted will vary with each individual piece. No two pieces will ever appear exactly the same.

Stoneware is the perfect natural material for this work of art with utility. Its weight and durability allow for continual use. The most durable form of earthenware pottery, stoneware's high-fire curing process provides a dense, non-porous composition allowing it to be resistant to liquid and resilient over time. A perfect union of artistry and utility. Each piece requires a team of master ceramicists and skilled artisan painters to create.

The Artisan Process.

Vessels With Utility and Artistry Crafted Through a Combination of Skilled Ceramic-Working and Artisanal Relief-Painting 

The decanter is hand-molded and shaped from stoneware. The inside of each decanter / bottle is coated with a natural non-toxic glaze. The perfect natural clay composition, stoneware is known for its ability to handle high heat, non-toxic natural clay, steadfast weight, and long lasting durability are just a few of the qualities you would expect from a quality vessel. 

The stoneware is twice baked in a high-fire kiln at temperatures reaching 1700˚F. This first bake transforming raw clay down to a molecular level the high heat and curing process forces out tiny air pockets condensing the material so that it is literally as hard as a rock, hence the name "stoneware". The baked stoneware has a wonderful natural vanilla color with a soft matte finish.

The Textures of Relief Painting

The Azules patterns and detailed artwork are applied by skilled hands, a process that insures both patterns and artwork on each piece are never exactly the same. This innovative artisan technique is called "relíeve" meaning "relief", the technique requires skilled artisans to apply layers of natural lead free paint by hand to the surface of each decanter. During the 2nd bake this relief painting technique literally raises the painted pattern providing a glossy texture just to the painted areas a beautiful contrast to the surface of the stoneware.