Unruly Clay Clay for people who think too much.
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Meet the Herd

Every cow has a name. Most of them have opinions.

No two cows ever turn out the same. They all start from the same simple pinched form, but somewhere between the fringe and the horns a face shows up — and it’s rarely the one I had in mind. By the time they come out of the kiln, most of them have acquired a personality. I just name them and try not to take it personally.

Morag, a handmade ceramic Highland cow with a ginger shaggy coat, white horns and a purple nose

Morag

Would like to speak to management.

Hamish, a handmade ceramic Highland cow with a green glaze with a heavy fringe and a downturned mouth

Hamish

Was meant to look thoughtful. Looks deeply unimpressed.

Dougal, a handmade ceramic Highland cow with a brown coat, dark horns and a fringe right over the eyes

Dougal

Fringe: excellent. Sense of direction: unclear.

Murdo, a handmade ceramic Highland cow with a ginger coat, white face and a purple nose, mouth slightly open

Murdo

Operating on a different frequency.

Want to make your own?

Make Your Own Highland Cow

It’s the signature Unruly Clay workshop. You start from a simple pinched form and leave with a cow that has its own opinions. Whether they match yours is out of my hands.

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