by Helen Kain | Mar 26, 2026 | History of China and Glassware, Makers Behind the Magic
Some pieces feel as though they have always existed — as though they belong to a long tradition of the table. Others feel unmistakably of the present. Caskata manages, rather remarkably, to do both at once. The Brand Caskata is a small, woman-owned studio, led by...
by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Makers Behind the Magic, Recent
Miles Mason may not have been a ceramic scientist like Josiah Spode or Josiah Wedgwood, but his business acumen and eye for trends led to one of the most important developments in British ceramics: Ironstone China. A merchant-turned-potter, Mason helped revolutionize...
by Helen Kain | Nov 19, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
In the heart of British pottery lies a story of artistry, craft and quiet transformation. For over two centuries, Royal Doulton has married functional utility with high-style design, shaping not just tableware but culture itself. From the salt-glazed stoneware of...
by Helen Kain | Jul 10, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
A Tapestry of Two Worlds Let’s begin far from the world of candlelit dinners and spring brunches. Picture this: it’s 1925, and a young Persian man named Rafi Y. Mottahedeh has just arrived in New York City with little more than a suitcase and a dream. He’d grown...
by Helen Kain | Jun 12, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
Few names in British history carry as much weight in the world of ceramics and industry as Josiah Wedgwood. More than just a master potter, he was a visionary entrepreneur, marketer, and innovator, shaping not just the world of fine china but also the broader...
by Helen Kain | Jun 12, 2025 | Makers Behind the Magic
Josiah Spode may not be as widely recognized as his contemporary, Josiah Wedgwood, but his contributions to ceramics were just as revolutionary. As the pioneer of bone china and a trailblazer in transfer printing, Spode’s impact on British pottery is still felt...
