The Cat Cup takes its form from a straight-sided mug, given over entirely to the small cat that arches up its side as the handle. The cat's tail curls back to meet the base, its head turned toward the rim.
Designed in collaboration with Japanese ceramicist and painter Setsuko Klossowska de Rola, known for bronze and terracotta work celebrating animals and the natural world. Part of the Setsuko Collection, which also includes the Setsuko Cat Incense Holder.
Dimensions: 11.8 x 8 x 11 cm.
Handmade ceramic, made in Paris.
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Astier de Villatte
Discover the quietly distinctive world of Astier de Villatte — the celebrated French maison known for its handcrafted ceramics, home fragrance, lighting, and artisanal objects made in Paris. Formed from black terracotta clay and finished in Astier’s signature milky white glaze, each ceramic piece celebrates the beauty of the handmade through organic forms, delicate detailing, and softly irregular finishes. Alongside its iconic ceramics, Tessuti’s Astier de Villatte collection includes candles, incense, perfume, hand care, glassware, linen tea towels, and decorative home objects designed to bring beauty and atmosphere to everyday rituals. Timeless, playful, and unmistakably Parisian, these are objects to live with and treasure for years to come.
