Brown Sugar Keeper

Terra cotta brown sugar keeper with a wishing jewel decoration stamped into it. A wishing jewel is a flaming, magical Buddhist symbol of wish-fulfillment and enlightened wisdom. Run the piece under water to saturate it and then let it dry to the touch. Place in your brown sugar bag or container to keep it from dying out and clumping. The keeper can also be used to soften big masses of already hardened brown sugar. We suggest getting two - one for light brown sugar and one for dark brown sugar. Do not wash with soap. Do not microwave. Bio Danielle Chutinthranond (she/her) is a daughter of Thai immigrant restaurateurs and the artist behind Monsoon Pottery. Her background in food informs her clay practice and she has made a career of creating pottery for enjoying food and tea. Cultural context and firsthand understanding of how to use vessels is paramount to her; form must follow function. She has outfitted many of Chicago’s favorite restaurants such as: Maxwells Trading, Giant, Omakase Room, Boonies, and more. Danielle enjoys researching the Art History of ceramics and considers Asian Art History a large source of inspiration in her work. She enjoys re-interpreting historical forms, techniques, and finishes for the contemporary home. As a workshop instructor, she hopes to inspire others to create their own rituals and practices that encourage reflection and introspection. Outside of tea and pottery, Danielle enjoys journaling, reading, attending lectures, and visiting museums. Instagram: @monsoonpottery. Website: www.monsoonpottery.com Photos by Jack X. Li