{"product_id":"elena-vessel","title":"Elena Handcrafted Honduran Terracotta Vessel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Honduran terracotta vessel framed by sculptural handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elena Vessel pairs a rounded terracotta body with a tall cylindrical neck and broad handles that rise in layered curves along each side. Its pale, softly mottled surface emphasizes the generous shape while allowing the unusual handle design to define its silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by artisans in Sabana Grande, Honduras, Elena is produced for MESO, the design company founded by Diego Olivero in 2010. MESO works across Latin America to connect original contemporary design with regional materials, artisan knowledge, and established making traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Honduran Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Sabana Grande:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each Elena Vessel is handcrafted by artisans in Sabana Grande, Honduras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerracotta Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vessel is formed from earthen clay, giving its substantial shape a naturally tactile surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slight differences in shape, color, texture, and dimensions reflect the individual production of each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMESO Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vessel belongs to MESO’s collection of objects developed through collaboration with artisans and workshops across Latin America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm \u0026amp; Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The full lower form gives the vessel visual substance while maintaining a compact footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayered Handles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad handles extend from the shoulder toward the neck, with curved edges that create depth on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical Neck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The straight neck contrasts with the rounded body and gives the vessel a more architectural profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Subtle markings and tonal shifts remain visible across the light terracotta finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsole or Sideboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Display Elena where its wide handles and rounded profile can be viewed from the front and sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Shelving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use its pale surface to break up darker wood, books, or richly colored pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTabletop Arrangement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with lower bowls, candlesticks, or natural branches while allowing room around the handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandalone Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sculptural outline gives the vessel enough definition to be displayed without additional decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded vessel with cylindrical neck and layered side handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.25 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.75 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade by artisans in Sabana Grande, Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decorative use only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Differences in shape, size, color, and surface texture are expected in handcrafted terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wipe clean only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding sculptural form to a console or sideboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing with dark wood, aged brass, and woven textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing Honduran craft into a globally layered interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplaying among pottery with simpler silhouettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating height and width within an open shelf arrangement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its rounded body, layered handles, and handcrafted Honduran origin, the Elena Vessel turns a familiar clay form into something distinctly sculptural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Powered by People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844121714995,"sku":"115ElenaVesdeac","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8566\/4307\/files\/5f58a731b4914200819a74b1a8910f16.jpg?v=1786467958","url":"https:\/\/atlasandkiln.com\/products\/elena-vessel","provider":"Atlas \u0026 Kiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}