Maari Ceramics welcomes you to their blog page.
Based in the village of Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland. The Maari workshop and gallery is located between the civil offices and the old and new churches, just off the Route 4. Celebrating already ten years in business this year, Maari offers a wide range of Raku handmade ceramic products to local residents, tourists and a worldwide community.
The Raku technique has its roots in Japanese pottery. Traditionally, Raku is hand molded clay, as opposed to turning on a potter's wheel. Each item is unique and one of a kind. Raku firing is done outside in the open air. Fired Raku pieces are taken from the hot kiln and placed into water or in Maari's case, into snow, during the winter months.
Raku has, over the years been adopted and modified by potters the world over. It is now a worldwide phenomenon and its popularity grows with each passing year. This probably due to the fact that Raku texture and unpredictability of the material allows for an unlimited world of possibilities! It is of no surprise then, that the term Raku literally translates as "enjoyment".
The source of inspiration for Maari's beautiful series is the Koivu - the Birch tree. Which is the tough lady of the forest and a part of every Finnish person's soul. The Koivu registered brand delivers a beautiful nature based range to your home. It's essence captured and brought indoors!
From the Maari.fi pages you can find beautiful products for your interior decoration. You are also very welcome to drop in at my shop and ceramic workshop in the heart of Sodankylä, Lapland, Finland. In the shop, you will also find one off items, not generally advertised online!
Maari. fi is the online shop for Maari Raku Ceramics. We post worldwide.
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