Four earthenware tumblers with carved patterns on a light background
Side view of blue and white earthenware tumbler with carved patterns on a light background
Side view of black and white earthenware tumbler with carved patterns on a light background
Blue and white earthenware tumbler with carved patterns on a light background
Black and white earthenware tumbler with carved patterns on a light background

Ti'gobelet (Drinking Cup)

By Marie Serreau
Description

The tumbler is ideal for water, juice, casual wine, or tea, fitting comfortably in the hand. Wheel thrown with Canadian earthenware clay, the Ti'gobelet is decorated with Marie’s signature hand-carved details. Its unique patterns invite reverie with every use.
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

Thrown on the potter's wheel

After drying, the piece was put back on the wheel for trimming

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

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

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

Canadian off-white earthenware clay

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

Microwave and dishwasher safe

H6.5 cm x D8 cm | Vol 125 mL
Color:
$24.00
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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