The glaze evokes salt crystallized under sunlight — a soft off-white with fine speckling and delicate variations, reminiscent of natural salt formations. Toward the foot, the surface transitions into exposed clay, grounding the piece in its raw material.

Inside, the glaze gathers and breaks irregularly, forming subtle landscapes shaped by the kiln. These variations are unrepeatable, making each bowl unique.

The form is compact and slightly rounded, offering a stable grip and comfortable handling during whisking. The thickness supports thermal stability, while the interior curvature facilitates smooth matcha preparation.

A quiet, tactile piece that brings attention back to the essentials: clay, water, tea.

Pairs naturally with the matching Sea Salt Shore chasen holder.

Written by Gabriele

About the artist

Başak Egeli is a ceramic artist based north of the Sea of Marmara, where she built her atelier next to her countryside home.

After a career as an attorney, she chose to fully dedicate herself to working with clay — driven by a strong, personal connection to the material.

Her approach is defined by restraint and honesty. She allows the clay to remain visible, embracing natural textures, irregularities, and transitions. Her glazes draw from landscapes around her — sand, earth, and water — translated into understated, functional forms.

Her work is meant to be used daily, where aesthetic and function converge in simple rituals like preparing tea.

In the video below, discover how we met Başak in Turkey and how the Nannuoshan collection came to life.