11. Botanical Print Stoneware Mortar and Pestle
Crushing dried herbs, grinding whole spices, or mashing garlic cloves is a tactile, aromatic experience when done in a handmade stoneware mortar and pestle. Hand-thrown on a potter’s wheel, the exterior of the heavy stoneware bowl is left unglazed to showcase the raw, textured clay, embellished with hand-stamped botanical prints of sage, thyme, and rosemary. The interior of the bowl and the grinding tip of the pestle are left rough and unglazed to provide the perfect abrasive surface for efficient grinding. This substantial, heirloom-quality piece sits proudly on your countertop, ready to release the fragrant essential oils of your garden herbs.