{"title":"Vessel","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVESSELS FOR LIFE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Belfast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vessel made from the earth, to hold someone you love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-vessel","title":"The Vessel","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVessel For Life\u003c\/em\u003e - Memorial Vessel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Belfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach \u003cem\u003eVessel for Life\u003c\/em\u003e is individually made by hand in my Belfast studio from red earthenware clay. Simple, tactile and deliberately understated, it is designed to feel like a beautiful piece of pottery for the home rather than a traditional urn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel is made in two parts, with a carefully fitted lid, and finished by hand. The exposed warmth of the earthenware clay remains an important part of each piece, alongside the glazed surface and the small details that make every vessel individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine gold thread is wrapped around the finished vessel, a quiet reference to connection, memory and the lives that remain woven through our own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each vessel is made individually by hand, there will naturally be small variations in form, surface and finish. These are part of the character of the piece and mean that no two vessels will ever be exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by hand in Belfast, Northern Ireland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vessel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Handmade Lidded Vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDesigned to comfortably hold the ashes of one adult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made from red earthenware clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finished in a stunning rich green glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inner ashes bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Handmade at Stephen Farnan Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stephen Farnan Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56859929280898,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6042\/1279\/files\/The_Vessel_III.jpg?v=1788795471"},{"product_id":"the-keepsake","title":"The Keepsake","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Keepsake Vessel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor keeping someone close\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Keepsake Vessel\u003c\/em\u003e is a smaller handmade ceramic vessel created to hold a portion of ashes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies sometimes choose to share ashes between those closest to them, while others may wish to keep a small amount after scattering or burial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Keepsake Vessel \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a simple and beautiful way of keeping that small part of someone close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually made by hand in my Belfast studio. Subtle variations in its form, surface and glaze are part of the making, meaning no two will ever be exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is deliberately designed not to look like a traditional urn. Sitting on a shelf, mantelpiece or somewhere special within the home, it is simply a small piece of handmade pottery. Its purpose can remain entirely private.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeepsake Vessels can be purchased individually or alongside the larger Vessel as part of \u003cem\u003eThe Gathering\u003c\/em\u003e Set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by hand. Made to hold something precious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Keepsake Vessel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Small handmade Keepsake Vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made from red earthenware clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finished in a stunning rich green glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inner ashes bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Handmade at Stephen Farnan Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stephen Farnan Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860130115970,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6042\/1279\/files\/Keepsake_Vessel_with_golden_thread.jpg?v=1788788615"},{"product_id":"the-family-set","title":"The Gathering","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GATHERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTogether. Apart. Always Connected.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gathering \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003econsists of one full-sized Vessel and two Keepsake Vessels, made together for the same family. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSome families choose to divide ashes between those closest to them. \u003cem\u003eThe Gathering \u003c\/em\u003ecollection grew from the idea that the vessels holding those ashes could themselves share a connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three pieces are made together in my Belfast studio, from the same clay and finished in the same glaze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach is individually handmade, so they will never be identical. There will be small differences in their form and surface, but they will unmistakably belong together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main Vessel can hold the majority of the ashes, while the smaller Keepsake Vessels allow individual family members to keep a portion close to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Keepsake Vessels can be made at the same time for larger families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something I particularly love about this collection. They begin together as clay in the studio and eventually leave for different homes, each carrying a small part of the same person with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTogether. Apart. Always Connected.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE GATHERING COLLECTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. One Large Handmade Vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Two Handmade Keepsake Vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made together from the same clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finished together in the same glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inner ashes bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Because of that, this is not something I feel should simply be chosen from a page and added to a basket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would rather make a piece in my studio, personally, for the family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Life Vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are made individually, with a simple, gentle form and a soft crackled glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey do not have to hold ashes. They can simply be a place for the small things that become incredibly precious, a hospital wristband, a lock of hair, a little note or photograph, fragments of a time and a life you want to keep close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would like, a name, date or other small detail can be incorporated discreetly into the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no collection to choose from. Instead, we can have a private conversation about what might feel right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be an honour to make it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6042\/1279\/files\/signature-stephenfarnan.jpg?v=1787560498\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"60\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@stephenfarnan.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact the studio privately →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Farnan Studio ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860722528642,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0396\/6042\/1279\/files\/A_Little_Life_Vessel.jpg?v=1787651763"}],"url":"https:\/\/stephenfarnan.com\/collections\/vessel.oembed","provider":"Stephen Farnan Studio ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}