french butter dish

Linda Bredenbekk is a self-taught ceramic artist who lives in Jæren, Norway. She shared with us that she finds magic in enjoying a cup of coffee sipped from a unique handmade cup. Linda values the individuality of each of these handmade products, who they speaks to and where they go. Linda loves animals, music, art and food and she appreciates minimalism -- a theme also present in the clean lines of her work. She prefers deep conversations over small talk and she notices the ambiance more than the physical things. It is her intuition that has guided her onto this path of working with clay, and the itch in her fingers to be touching, reshaping it. Isn't that beautiful?

There is definitely wabi-sabi in this French butter dish. It follows traditional clean lines, yet surprises with its intentionally uneven circle of the inside bell. The French butter dish, or butter crock, is special in the way it maintains the freshness and spreadable consistency of the butter by sealing it with a layer of water. Fill the lid with butter. Pour a little fresh water into the base. Place the cup containing the butter into the base, and voilà! the water creates a seal to keep the air away from the butter so that refrigeration is not needed. Make sure to refresh the water regularly and the butter will hold well on the kitchen counter for about a month.

Since each piece is individually handmade, measurements may vary. Each piece is unique and can differ in size and shape, and the colors of the glaze can vary from piece to piece.