{"product_id":"lalaga-oval-platter-by-form-function-ceramics","title":"Lalaga Oval Platter | by Form \u0026 Function Ceramics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful stoneware Lalaga oval platter has been individually hand woven and kiln-fired to over 1200 degrees for durability by Form \u0026amp; Function Ceramics.\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe, however hand-wash is recommended for lasting beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.aucklandmuseum.com\/collections\/form-function-ceramics\" title=\"Form \u0026amp; Function Ceramics\"\u003eJanelle Tebbutt\u003c\/a\u003e is the ceramic artist behind Form \u0026amp; Function Ceramics based in Auckland. Of Samoan, Māori (Ngāti Raukawa), Scottish and English heritage, her work explores cultural identities, connections and environments through functional, handmade forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally trained as a physiotherapist, Janelle discovered ceramics after attending a pottery class with her parents. What began as quiet curiosity soon grew into a creative calling. The tactile nature of clay, the rhythm of the wheel, and the grounding presence of the process sparked something that felt both old but ‘known’ as well as new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Janelle has developed a practice focused on functional ware, infused with meaning. She creates pieces that explore form, stories, symbols and patterns. Together with her husband, a graphic designer, she continues to shape a body of work that reflects her cultural identity, love for useful but aesthetic pieces, and connection to places and people.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is made to be lived with, treasured and, above all, to be enjoyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bowl is unique and has small variations due to it’s hand made nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Form \u0026 Function Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44630662414527,"sku":"324140","price":313.04,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/LalagaovalplatterbyFormandFuntionceramics1.jpg?v=1760999571","url":"https:\/\/store.aucklandmuseum.com\/en-us\/products\/lalaga-oval-platter-by-form-function-ceramics","provider":"Auckland Museum Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}