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Handcrafted beauty in every piece.

Pottery including Naked Raku, Saggar, Obvara, and Horsehair from Ruttenberg Ceramics by Louis Ruttenberg showcased on shelf.

Experience Ruttenberg Ceramics, where tradition blends with innovation. Each unique piece is expertly crafted with distinct firing, making every creation one-of-a-kind. Embrace the beauty of handmade pottery.

Handcrafted naked raku pottery showcasing the unique textures and smoke patterns of the firing process.

Naked Raku

A pottery technique where clay and glaze crack during firing, allowing smoke to create unique, abstract black patterns.

Handcrafted naked raku pottery showcasing the unique textures and smoke patterns of the firing process.

Naked Raku

A pottery technique where clay and glaze crack during firing, allowing smoke to create unique, abstract black patterns.

Saggar

Short for "safeguard," saggar is a kiln container from ancient China. Once used to stack wares, it holds materials that burn to create striking colors and textures.

Handcrafted saggar-fired pottery, showcasing unique colors and textures, with a "Shop Saggar Collection" button.
Handcrafted horsehair-fired pottery, featuring delicate carbon patterns, with a "Shop Horsehair Collection" button.

Horse Hair

These wares are made by placing horse hair on the glowing surface of a 1200-degree pot.  It sizzles and crackles leaving localized carbon markings which create gorgeous dynamic patterns.

Obvara

Originating in 12th century eastern Europe, the hot piece is taken out of the kiln and immersed into a fermented liquid of water, flour, yeast, and sugar. The primitive quality connects the finished pot to the earth.

Handcrafted obvara fired pottery displaying the unique, organic patterns created by the obvara firing process.
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