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Functional Pottery

Mugs, bowls, dinnerware, vases — the category that defines most artisan pottery sales and the broadest customer base.

Collection of handmade pottery mugs in earth tones
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Functional pottery — mugs, bowls, plates — drives the majority of artisan pottery sales.

Why functional pottery is the entry point

Functional pottery (drinkware, dinnerware, vases) accounts for 70-80% of artisan pottery sales. Customers buy what they'll use daily. Mugs are the highest-volume single category — most pottery businesses sell more mugs than any other item.

Per-piece pricing for functional pottery: mugs $28-58, small bowls $22-45, dinner plates $42-85, vases $35-150. Higher than the customer expects, but the market accepts these prices when the work is well-presented.

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