Delicately sculpted by hand, this thin, small ceramic dish features an organic, coral-like rim and a soft sand-colored glaze. Both sculptural and functional, it serves beautifully as a votive holder for a quiet glow or as a catch-all for jewelry and other small treasures. Subtle irregularities highlight the handmade process, ensuring every piece feels unique.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
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Hand-sculpted: each dish is individually formed by Mariette Groen in her Brooklyn studio
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Organic elegance: coral-like rim and textured glaze evoke natural forms
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Dual function: works as a votive holder or a catch-all for jewelry and trinkets
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Wabi-sabi charm: embraces subtle imperfections that celebrate the handmade process
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One-of-a-kind: no two pieces are exactly alike
DETAILS
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Size: approx. H 2.5" x D 3.5"
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Material: stoneware ceramic with hand-applied glaze
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Technique: hand-built, with organic rim detail
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One-of-a-kind handmade piece
THE BRAND
CATTO Design Studio was founded in Brooklyn, NY, by Dutch artist Mariette Groen. Influenced by her Dutch roots, daily life in New York, and time spent in India, Italy, and London, Groen creates ceramic works that blend sculptural form with everyday functionality.
Her process embraces experimentation and unpredictability: “When I work, one thing leads to another. It’s very organic, and pieces are always unique. You open the kiln, and there is a big surprise; I love that.”
CATTO’s pieces balance beauty, humor, and function—designed not only as decorative art objects but as pieces to be cherished and used in daily life.
