Ceramic Coaster COA0018

This hand-marbled ceramic coaster features a round design and is individually created using marbling, a centuries-old artistic technique in which colors are floated on water and transferred by hand. Every coaster is a one-of-a-kind artwork, with patterns that can never be exactly repeated.

Created by Nhu Pham Art on a premium water-absorbing ceramic coaster. The absorbent surface helps wick away condensation from cold drinks while preserving the beauty of the original hand-marbled design. A soft backing pad helps protect tabletops from scratches and provides added stability.

Each coaster comes with a Certificate of Originality.

P/S: Every design is created by hand on water. No machine printing.

Size 10 cm diameter

(Round shape)

Materials

• Original hand-marbled ceramic coaster

• Water-absorbing ceramic

• Soft protective backing pad

Care Instructions

• Store in a dry place

• Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth

• Allow the coaster to air dry or dry naturally under sunlight after use

• Do not scrub the surface or use abrasive cleaning materials

• Do not use harsh chemicals

Product Characteristics

Each coaster is individually handcrafted and one of a kind. Variations in marbling patterns, color placement, and finishing details are natural characteristics of the handmade process.

The ceramic surface is designed to absorb condensation from beverages. Slight staining from strongly colored drinks may occur over time with regular use.

Warranty & Returns

Returns or exchanges are accepted only for defective or incorrect items reported within 7 days of delivery.

A creation by Nhu Pham Art

Handmade in Saigon, Vietnam

About the Marbling

Marbling is a centuries-old art form believed to have originated in Asia in the 12th century. For instance, in Japan, it is known as Suminagashi (“floating ink”), where artists used black ink, fine brushes, and breath to guide delicate patterns across water, creating decorative backgrounds for paintings, documents, books, and wallpapers. As marbling spread across continents, it evolved into new forms and uses. In the 15th century, the Persians used marbling to protect important legal documents, as any alteration would leave visible traces in the pattern. By the 16th and 17th centuries, the art flourished in Turkey under the name Ebru, where artisans employed brushes, awls, and combs with vibrant pigments to create intricate designs. From Turkey, marbling reached Western countries, where it became closely associated with bookbinding and the decoration of book edges and endpapers. The technique remained largely within artisan circles until the publication of Charles Woolnough’s The Art of Marbling in 1853, which helped introduce marbling to a wider audience. Today, pigments are still floated on water and transformed into flowing patterns before being transferred onto paper, creating organic details that cannot be replicated by printing or digital methods. Each marbled sheet created by Nhu Pham Art is individually handmade, making every fan truly unique.