Small-batch tableware · Jingdezhen
Hand warmth, kept in daily objects
Rivora makes tableware in small batches. We keep the throwing rings and the uneven glaze, because those are the marks of an object that is already being used.
Limited monthly runs · Handmade · Custom sizes and glazes
Objects
Three objects for one table
From serving to holding branches, each piece works alone and answers the others on the same table.
Shallow plate
01Ø 21 cm · Terracotta body · Bone glaze
A gently undulating rim for salad, bread and a single course. Sold in threes; they stack well.
Pinched cup
02220 ml · Hand-pinched · Oat glaze
The wall keeps the pressure of fingers and sits well in the hand. Sold in pairs.
Vase
03H 26 cm · Thrown · Sand-grey glaze
A narrow neck that needs only one or two branches. Made singly, each height slightly different.
Studio
We do not aim for identical
The studio sits in an old workshop building in Jingdezhen. We only hold the weight, diameter and feel within a rough range for each batch; the rest is left to how the clay behaves that day.
Each piece is made by one potter from wedging to unloading the kiln. A handwritten batch number on the foot tells you which firing it came from.
- 60 pcs
- Per batch
- 3
- Base glazes
- 12 days
- Making time
Process
From clay to object, in three steps
- 01
Wedging and throwing
Every piece is thrown on its own, with weight and diameter recorded. No production moulds.
- 02
Trimming and bisque
Seven days of slow drying, then trimming the foot and a bisque firing at 800°C.
- 03
Glazing and reduction
Hand-dipped glaze, a 1280°C reduction firing, then every piece is sorted by hand.
FAQ
On custom work and care
Can you produce a custom batch?
Yes. We work with restaurants, guesthouses and retail brands. Minimums and lead times depend on shape and glaze, usually from 60 pieces.
Will every piece be identical?
No. Handwork brings small differences in size and glaze. Within a batch we keep them interchangeable in use.
How should I care for it?
Dishwasher safe. Avoid the microwave and sudden temperature changes. We suggest hand-washing the pinched cups to keep the glaze longer.
Can I see samples at the studio?
Yes. Send an inquiry and we will reply with visiting hours and the address.
Contact
Tell us about your table
Share the shapes, quantities and timing you have in mind, and we will reply with what is possible and what it costs.
Studio visits by appointment, Wednesday to Saturday.