French ceramicist Lisa Maïofiss blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design by incorporating unique textural elements and the ancient rope jar technique into her handmade ceramic pieces.

An egg-shaped ceramic jar covered with ceramic "rope" once held a prize delicacy: the oldest olive oil on record in Italy, a new study finds.

Cool Stuff Pop a bouquet of fresh-picked flowers into one of these Leave Me Knot ceramic vases with natural rope detailing. Your hostess will enjoy the vase—and remember your thoughtfulness—long after ...