# Subtly Sun-Spotted Pottery These Functional Pottery Pieces are Made of Non-Toxin Materials By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-pottery References: [thekitchykitchen.blogspot](http://thekitchykitchen.blogspot.ca/2013/05/tabletop-tuesday-sunspots-pottery.html) & [sunspotspottery](http://www.sunspotspottery.com/index.html) Prettily freckled functional pottery by Sunspots Pottery is created using materials free of toxins. While each product is intricately designed and [made on a potter's wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections) like a piece of art, all teapots, mugs, butter dishes or dip sets are sturdy and safe for dishwashers and microwaves. The warm tones of the pottery will add a toasty feel to your kitchen. Theses [minimalistic earthy pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection) are finished off with a subtle glaze -- beneath which we see speckles like a robin's egg or sun-kissed freckles. The Sunspots studio was specially designed in a dome shape for optimal kiln use and storage. The studio is open for visits and is two hours from the city of Toronto. All pieces are crafted by hand by the two owners who are long-time potters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Non-toxin Functional Pottery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market non-toxic functional pottery that is both aesthetically pleasing and safe for everyday use. - **Freckled Design Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of products with a freckled design aesthetic to add a unique and artistic touch to everyday items. - **Handcrafted Pottery Studios:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build handcrafted pottery studios that offer immersive experiences and workshops for pottery enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce non-toxic and aesthetically pleasing home decor products to meet the growing consumer demand for sustainable and beautiful pieces. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage the artisanal crafts industry by incorporating freckled design aesthetics into various product lines to create unique and visually appealing handmade items. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials for pottery production to address the demand for sustainable products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Colorful Handmade Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Kiln-Free Pottery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Handmade Kitchen Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design.md) - [Spring-Inspired Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srya-collection.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md)