Large Fern Foragers Bowl
Large Fern Foragers Bowl
Ferns set within a ceramic bowl both carry rich spiritual meanings across various cultures. Ferns, often associated with new beginnings and growth, symbolise the cycle of life, resilience, and protection. Their lush green fronds are seen as emblems of hope and renewal, thriving in the shadows and bringing forth vibrancy in seemingly harsh environments. Bowls, on the other hand, represent shelter and the nurturing of life. They are frequently used in rituals and practices that centre around abundance, nourishment, and the gathering of community. Together the design of ferns set within a ceramic bowl embodies a harmonious balance of nature's resilience and the human spirit's capacity for growth and connection, reminding us of the importance of nurturing both ourselves and our surroundings.
created using fern impressions and a variety of different colour clay slips to create a better definition of the leaf.
Hand built over a forma bowl shape.
Fired and the coated with copper oxide and glazed with a matt white speckled pigment. Finally adding 22k gold lustre around the rim and fired a third time.
For scale please see photos or email for exact measurements - large size.