{"product_id":"vermont-stoneware-mug","title":"The Silo Mug | Wheel-Thrown Stoneware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Study in Durable Craft: The Silo Standard\u003c\/b\u003e Original gear for your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edaily rituals with a hand thrown coffee mug designed for the modern homestead.\u003c\/span\u003e There is something grounding about a mug that has weight to it. It's a physical reminder to slow down and appreciate the materials that make up our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I curated the Silo Mug for the Mercantile because it represents the peak of 'Buy Less, Buy Better' utility,\" says Jordan. \"As a designer, I’m drawn to the two-tone contrast of the smooth cream glaze against the raw, unglazed clay base and the hand thrown marks from the makers that make every mug unique. It’s a tactile experience that mass-produced ceramics can't compete with. In my Putnam studio, this is the mug I want during my morning rush and the long hours at the drawing board\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Logbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e“Why I chose Farmhouse Pottery for the Mercantile—an exploration of durable craft and intentional living.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/a-blog-for-outdoor-enthusiasts\/why-i-chose-farmhouse-pottery-for-the-mercantile\" title=\"Why I Chose Farmhouse Pottery for the Mercantile\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Read More]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted in Woodstock, Vermont\u003c\/b\u003e Every Silo Mug is wheel-thrown by a master potter at \u003cb\u003eFarmhouse Pottery\u003c\/b\u003e. This isn't just a vessel; it’s a piece of American stoneware built to survive the rigors of intentional living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNatural Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted from 100% American stoneware clay, free from synthetic additives or \"chemical mimics\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThermal Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e The thick-walled construction provides superior heat retention, keeping your coffee or tea at the ideal temperature longer than standard ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTactile Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e The signature raw clay base provides a natural, secure texture that feels substantial and stable in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Curator's Standard: Meet Jordan Kempain\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery item in the Kempain Mercantile is selected by Jordan, a professional designer with over 15 years of graphic design experience. Since the founding of Kempain Family Outfitters, Jordan has been focused on a \"Buy Less, Buy Better\" philosophy, selecting items with a focus on natural materials and heritage-brand makers from his studio in Putnam, Connecticut.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container response-container-with-gpi ng-tns-c3511406633-83 no-background response-container-has-multiple-responses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-header ng-tns-c3511406633-83 ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-header-controls ng-tns-c3511406633-83\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-header-status ng-tns-c3511406633-83\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-header-processing-state ng-tns-c3511406633-83\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c3511406633-83\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c3511406633-83 has-thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-content ng-tns-c3511406633-83\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"model-response-label-announcer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_fe5368c7786091d0\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farmhouse Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":51361660338456,"sku":"POT31a","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":51361660371224,"sku":"POT31-PAIR","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/3221\/0968\/files\/The-Silo-Mug-Wheel-Thrown-Stoneware-Pottery-Farmhouse-Pottery.webp?v=1778181395","url":"https:\/\/www.kempain.com\/products\/vermont-stoneware-mug","provider":"Kempain Family Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}