The Sopsum Clay Service is made from young marine clay originating from Sopsum, a small village in Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands. Formed by sediments deposited by the sea, this calcium-rich clay reflects the geological history of a landscape shaped by the continuous interaction between land and water.
The clay is the original material used by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, one of the oldest ceramic manufacturers in the Netherlands, connecting the region's geological history with centuries of Dutch ceramic craftsmanship.
When fired, the high calcium content contributes to the clay's distinctive mustard-yellow colour, a natural characteristic of this particular soil.
Cup ø10 x h7,5 cm
Bowl ø17,5 x h6 cm
Plate ø25 x h3,3 cm
Big plate ø35 x h4,5 cm
