• Ceramic heart, designed and handcrafted in the USA, signed by the artist
• Beautifully intricate patterns and textures are created by pressing vintage lace into soft clay and then painting them by hand
• Laurie's sought-after pottery displays a mastery of glaze patterning and critical attention to detail
• Approximately 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches (HxWxD); includes pre-installed hanging wire
• Individually handcrafted, so expect some variations and minor imperfections

Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi's hearts are among her most collected pieces. A wall display with at least three designs will make a dramatic statement in your home. The patterns are created by pressing vintage lace into soft clay, building a link between Laurie's contemporary craft and the past. She then paints the intricate details with skill and an artist's eye for color.

Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi has worked with clay for well over 25 years. As a little girl, she was fascinated with the items found on and in her grandmother's dresser, including old button boxes, crazy quilts, and hand-tatted lace. Her inspiration comes from the traditional needlecraft made by women in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Her vibrant palette reflects the colors and textures encountered in her travels throughout France, Italy, Spain, and the rural Midwest.

Using a combination of wheel throwing, coil, and slab techniques, Laurie transforms vintage designs into contemporary stoneware. She's known for her mastery of glaze patterning and critical attention to detail. Her work possesses a feminine, playful touch that incorporates bits of nostalgia while speaking to contemporary sensibilities.