An octopus stretches its curling tentacles across a field of carved waves in this striking tile. Drawing inspiration from historic Batchelder tiles and traditional woodcuts — the same graphic style introduced with last year’s popular Magpie Tile — the composition is rich with texture and movement, from the detailed suckers on each arm to the rippling water that fills every inch of the background. The octopus has long been a favorite motif in our studio, and the bold, carved style gives this enigmatic creature a new sense of drama and presence.

Design

• Hand pressed from our artist-made molds & glazed by hand

• 5″H x 7″W

• Tile has a notch in the back for hanging.

• No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics.

• Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery.