Old-fashioned water purification method

I discovered a way to replace the Brita water filtration system with an old-fashioned water purification method. A simple combination of Binchotan (charcoal sticks) placed inside my handmade ceramic pitcher and water from the faucet make for a down-to-earth, non-plastic alternative. This earth-friendly option fits my mission to create pottery that utilizes materials from nature.

The carving helps take some of the weight off while maintaining the tensile strength of the pitcher, plus giving it a bold and pleasing aesthetic. The handle has a solid feel despite its hollow structure, thrown in a tubular shape rather than rolled and pulled. The idea was inspired by Jules Agard, the potter who made Picasso's pitchers.