{"product_id":"dedza-malawi-studio-pottery-blue-plate-handcrafted-ceramic-cups-3-pc-set","title":"Dedza Malawi Studio Pottery Blue Plate \u0026 Handcrafted Ceramic Cups 3 Pc Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eThis curated three-piece artisan ceramic collection features a striking blend of global studio craft and regional folk art. The ensemble includes a vibrant cobalt blue glazed plate with abstract brushwork by Dedza Pottery in Malawi, a hand-painted Greek folk art demitasse cup inscribed \"Τσαγκαράδα\" (Tsagarada), and a tactile studio stoneware cup with incised ring motifs bearing the maker's mark \"MC\". Ideal for Wabi-Sabi, Japandi, Boho, or Global Eclectic interior styling, this set adds rich texture and cultural story to a shelf display, coffee station, or mantel centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Artistic Background\u003cbr\u003eEach piece in this set reflects a distinct ceramic tradition. The cobalt plate originates from Dedza Pottery, established in 1987 near Dedza Mountain in Malawi, celebrated globally for wheel-thrown local clays and high-fire mineral glazes inspired by East African landscapes. The hand-painted ceramic cup hails from Tsagarada, a traditional village in the Pelion region of Greece famous for its stone architecture, capturing a classic red-roofed mountain villa amidst verdant greenery. Completing the trio, the stoneware cup showcases mid-century studio craft techniques with stamped concentric ring slip decoration, raw terracotta body, and an olive-green ash rim glaze, signed with the artisan monogram \"MC\" on the unglazed base.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eThe set remains in strong structural condition with no major cracks or structural compromises. The blue plate displays a rich high-gloss glaze with subtle rim color variations characteristic of hand-dipped pottery. The Greek ceramic cup exhibits vibrant underglaze pigments and a glossy protective finish, with minor vintage surface micro-flea bites near the rim consistent with age. The stoneware vessel retains a rustic, grainy surface patina with glossy melted glaze accents along the rim and handle.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003eDedza Blue Plate:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 0.8 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 7.2 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 7.2 inches\u003cbr\u003eGreek Hand-Painted Mug (Tsagarada):\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003e\"MC\" Studio Stoneware Cup:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049589338398,"sku":"BA-0392","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8454421178_6x3a.jpg?v=1790371530","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/dedza-malawi-studio-pottery-blue-plate-handcrafted-ceramic-cups-3-pc-set","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}