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Dragonfly Bonsai Pots
We’ve been working with Graham for a number of years now and have had a couple of hundred of his pots pass through the doors in this time. It’s fair to say his work has become very popular over recent years. Being our resident potter we usually carry a good variety of pots in various shapes & sizes to suit all tastes. Graham's pots have a rustic charm and are hand made to the highest standard here in the U.K. Pots are fired to be frost proof and are suitable for outdoor use. If you can’t find what you’re looking for then feel free to get in touch as we also offer commissions and will be happy to give you further details should you need them.
Graham started out making his pots in around 2015. Unlike many potters Graham set out to make bonsai pots from the very start. He doesn't consider himself a potter in the 'traditional' sense, he's never made a cup or plate for example. He is particularly drawn to Nanban styles. Finding beauty in rustic simplicity, be this in bonsai tree design, old buildings or things broken down by nature.
One of the key important aspects of a Nanban style pot is knowing when to stop, how to make it just enough, the phrase 'less is more' is quite close. How to represent the energy of the making, the feeling of movement or speed. The problem can be how to get a feeling of spontaneity into a pot that actually took a long time to make.
Another theme of Graham's work is often how nature has reclaimed man made things. Old industrial buildings, iron bridges, mine works. Rivets, sheet metal and industrial inspired texture are often featured.
Please Note - Sold Signs Are Added To The Pots Manually, This Can Result In Duplicated Orders. In These Cases Orders Will Be Honoured On A First Come First Served Basis. A Full Refund Will Be Given.
