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The brand just launched at Sansiri’s Winter Market Fest last month. Made in Lampang by the owner, Varamol “Mint” Chunchartprasert, it specializes in implements for brewing tea and coffee, with functional forms and ideal thickness to preserve your drink’s temperature. Our wish list? The Ceramic Dripper (USD25/B750), tea pot (USD50/B1,500) and cups (from USD16/B500).
Available at One Ounce for Onion, Casa Lapin x 49, Casa Lapin x 26, Blue Dye Café. Order at tinyurl.com/kjvv95j
Launched back in 2010, Yanakarn Art & Craft Studio is leading thenew wave of potters thanks to classical designs spruced up by a bold finish, like the all-white paint used on the petite Bonsai-friendly flowerpot. The products range from tableware to home décor items like vases, animal sculpture and frames.
Shop at Room 027-029, MRT Kampangpetch (Exit 1), opposite Chatuchak Market, Kampangpetch Rd. Open Tue-Fri 11am-6pm and Sat-Sun 11am-7pm
Lamun Lamai
Lamun Lamai is another small-scale ceramic producer based in Bangkok. Launched in 2012, its products are all handcrafted by Nopkamon Akarapongpaisan and Nol Netprom. Stock up on tableware and decorative items such as the Kinfolk-esque vase, part of the recent collection which breathes Christmas spirit with red-and-green hues. For made-to-order wedding souvenirs, such as an adorable feline-patterned tea cup, check out their website. The two owners also host occasional ceramic workshops at their studio, so check their Facebook for updates.
Ce’ Halo
Since 2013, ceramists Thanchanok “Fong“ Manpiriya and Kamolrat “Mew“ Ingkatanuvat have been churning out colorful necklaces, and recently expanded to mugs (B350), spoons (B150) and a vase (B290)—their signature item thanks to its charming kawaii-like touch. They do customization and, currently, have a Valentine’s Day offer on made-to-order plates and mugs starting from B1,290.
Happening Shop, 3/F, BACC, 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-3040. BTS National Stadium. Order at www.fb.com/Cehalo
Mano
These handmade ceramic dolls by Happ Design Studio are for decorative purposes—not for your niece. Known among ceramic cliques as a go-to destination for lazy ceramic designers, Happ, in collaboration with Mano, helps bring scribbles into tangible products without you breaking a sweat. These include Thai designers like Studio 248 and the recently launched furniture brand Veave. Made in Chiang Mai, the dolls each have a unique expression, making them precious collectibles. Prices start at B2,600.
Available at Room Concept Store, 4/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5644. BTS Chit Lom/Phloen Chit
Title Goods
These sets of coffee mugs and spoons are made by local craftsmen in the Northern province of Lampang. Start your day with a small latte mug (from B400) on its accompanying wooden tray and stir in some sweetness with the ceramic spoon (from B120). Other home décor items like a ceramic aroma burner (B750) and pillow are also available on occasion.