These mugs are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. No two are exactly alike and exact color results will vary according to glaze composition, firing temperature and kiln atmosphere. All are hand made.

About the Artist

Mara, an accomplished painter, sculptor and ceramicist, studied engraving with the famous artist Alfredo Zalce, who painted many portraits of his lovely artist protégé. After studying art in London, she began working with high-temperature ceramics and created wonderfully unique glazes for her pieces. She then went on to study with the Italian ceramist, Bruno Terese, in Italy. Mara has had numerous expositions of her original pieces in Europe, the United States and Mexico.

"She has developed a fine sensibility in schematic and precise line drawings. Ceramics is no easy medium for precise line drawings, yet Mara has mastered her technique with brush and stylus and has been able to portray her life experiences with unrivaled naturalness. We see her universe on parade in all of her pieces, whether they be vases or plaques. Flowers, birds and geometric designs all represent her personal vision and display her unique perceptions of the world." Alfredo Zalce, May 1994

Sadly, after a long illness, Mara passed away in November 2007. Since Ceramica Mara has always been an extended family operation, production of her fine works has continued. Mara's husband, children and loyal apprentices have consistently carried out day to day production. Her husband Mariano, an architect, artist and Ceramica Mara business manager, is passionate about continuing Mara's legacy. Her daughter Alexandra, artist and history professor, has also stepped in to help the family make a seamless transition in the continuation of the fine production of Ceramica Mara.

Mara was a very prolific artist and, while her current designs are still in production, she has left numerous yet un-introduced designs to be presented in the future. Alexandra, carrying on her mother's fine tradition, has also been creating ceramic designs which we were honored in debut 2008 and continue offering today. Mara brought all the beauty of her soul to walk this earth.

You will love these beautiful hand-crafted designs by Mara and they will serve you for many years to come.

Payments

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Shipping

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This item is brand new. We ship from our warehouses in Colorado or Utah and most items ship within 1-3 days. Some items will ship directly from the supplier or may take up to 10 days to ship.

Returns

We hope you will love your purchase and not ask to return it.  We will accept returns on items that are not as described within 7 days of receiving it. Please contact us first before returning the item so we can issue an RMA number for you.  Any item returned must be received in its original condition, and in its original shipping box. Upon receipt of the re-salable returned item, your refund will be promptly made through PayPal.

If, in the unlikely event, your mug is delivered damaged by the carrier, please let us know immediately and send us a picture of the damaged box and item.  We pack your item(s) very carefully to insure that this rarely happens, but we are happy to replace any items that do not arrive in tact.

Important Note: Due to the handmade nature of these items, the exact color results may vary. No two will look the same, no color shade is guaranteed. This is one of the reasons they are so wonderful - each one is unique! Glaze composition, firing temperature and kiln atmosphere all affect how the product looks when it is complete. There may be blemishes on the item as well. Again this is due to the hand made nature. It is important to understand this BEFORE purchasing. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.

Note: All Mara mugs now are made with dark brown handles to match the inside of each mug. Current product images available may not reflect this change in production.