Decorative earthenware lidded box with blue carvings on a light gray background
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Earthenware lidded box with blue carvings and beaded pull on a light gray background
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Boitakoi?

By Marie Serreau
Description

Each is Boitakoi (litterally meaning "box of what?") is unique in its shape, carved pattern, and bead color, offering a delightful surprise when unboxed.

Featuring a unique beaded pull attached with a durable silver rod, the box is designed for hiding treasures—from a child's special stones to an adult's small jewelry. Use this beautiful piece to safeguard cherished items .
The Marie Serreau Collection

Influenced by nature, music, and poetry, Marie reflects the shared humanity she discovered traveling the world.

Marie's painting and carving is instinctive. She lets the gesture guide her. Her unique process results in a one-of-a-kind drawing on every piece. Let your imagination wander and create your own stories with each carving.
Origins, Process and Materials
Origins

Handmade in Montréal, Canada

Canadian earthenware

Ingredients for engobe (liquid colored clay) decoration and glazes were sourced from Canadian and US manufacturers
Process

Marie threw the Boitakoi as a single closed form on the potter’s wheel

After drying to leather-hard, she put it back on the wheel for trimming. At this stage, the closed shape was carefully cut to separate the lid from the body, ensuring a perfect fit

Marie decorated the Boitakoi with engobe (liquid colored clay) and carved it with a unique drawing (no two items are alike)

The piece was then dried again and bisque fired in the electric kiln

Finally, she dipped the Boitakoi in a clear glossy glaze before firing it a second time at one of the highest temperatures possible for earthenware, 1,060⁰C (1,940⁰F), for added strength

Each Boitakoi has its own subtly distinct form and a hand-shaped bead pull, making each piece one of a kind
Materials

Canadian off-white earthenware clay

Various beads with silver rod

Engobes (liquid colored clay), glazes
Care Instructions, Dimensions and Capacity

Please handwash and avoid microwave

H12 cm x D7 cm
Color:
$35.00
Please note that there may be variations in coloration and size due to the handmade nature of the piece.
Carefully packaged and shipped from Montréal, with drop testing made at heights of up to 4 metres (13 feet). In the rare event of damage, we’ll take care of it promptly.
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