Some pieces don’t just serve a purpose—they carry a sense of place, history, and hands that shaped them.
Each Alabama Vitrified handthrown tray begins right here in Pine Apple, Alabama, where wild native clay is carefully dug from the grounds of historic Moore Academy. That raw earth is then transformed by artist Cari Cleckler into one-of-a-kind functional art—pieces that are as grounded in tradition as they are beautiful on your table.
No two trays will ever be the same. The clay itself shifts and reacts differently in every firing, creating natural variation in tone, texture, and form. What you receive is not a replica—it is a singular expression of Alabama soil, fire, and craftsmanship.
Designed to be both beautiful and useful, these trays move effortlessly between everyday living and intentional gathering:
- Serve appetizers, breads, or desserts with quiet elegance
- Style as a centerpiece on a kitchen island or dining table
- Layer into seasonal décor for an effortless, collected look
- Use as a grounding piece on coffee tables or consoles
Their beauty is in their restraint—organic edges, natural variation, and an honest material story that doesn’t need embellishment to feel special.
This is functional pottery, but it is also something more:
a connection to place, to process, and to the slow, intentional way things are still made by hand.
Because each piece is entirely unique, we offer this collection as a curated assortment rather than individual listings. You will select your preferred tray style, and we will choose a piece that reflects the same spirit, craftsmanship, and beauty shown here—each one unmistakably Alabama Vitrified.
These are not mass-produced serving pieces. They are heirloom-quality works of art meant to be used, shared, and lived with every day.
Handmade in Pine Apple, Alabama.
Shaped by wild clay.
Finished by fire.
Made to be part of your home’s story.
