The Urban Kiln is a modern handmade ceramics and pottery store based in Richmond, Virginia, owned by ceramic artist Shalan Dere and daughter Kalyani. With Kalyani Dere at the helm, the mother-and-daughter in tandem both answer the call of color and clay. Handmade artisan pottery becomes a brilliant alternative to cookie-cutter items that pervade local stores.
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Artisan Handmade 6 piece Sake Set - A Sake Carafe, 4 Sake Cups and a Cheeseboard . All pieces are in a beautiful glossy ivory glaze with brushed paint strokes of red, green and yellow.
This 6 piece is 100% handmade,on a potter’s wheel. Each piece is unique and is hand painted.
This set is a perfect addition to your bar and a classy way to entertain your guests! Our products are Food Safe, Microwave Safe and Dishwasher safe
Exquisite Handmade Ceramic Ocean Breeze Tea Set is 100% handmade on the wheel and has 4 pieces- A Tea pot, 2 Tea Cups and a Snack Bowl.
All pieces are in a stunning bright blue, with streaks of white and sand color glaze on the outside while the inside is a speckled beige, sand and white glaze. Each piece has been hand painted.
Our products are Food Safe, Microwave Safe and Dishwasher safe
Superbly Handcrafted Porcelain elegant White Soup Bowl Set with hand painted Gingko Biloba leaves on the exterior. This 5 piece contemporary soup set consists of a Serving Bowl and 4 Soup Bowls.
This 5 piece set is 100% handmade, on a potter’s wheel with no casting or mechanical stamping.
Our products are Food Safe, Microwave Safe and Dishwasher safe