A Quiet Dialogue in Clay
There’s something grounding about Ceramic Ox — a calm simplicity that speaks through soft forms, earthy glazes, and subtle textures. Each handmade piece by Tanya Nicole Roberts feels like a small meditation: tactile, personal, and thoughtfully made.
From porcelain-toned earrings to sculptural charms, her work invites us to slow down, reconnect with beauty, and carry a little piece of earth with us wherever we go.
Based in Surrey, Tanya’s motto says it best:
“Handmade in Surrey. Small-batch ceramic jewellery.”
From Home Studio to Heartfelt Brand
Ceramic Ox began not in a storefront, but around the steady rhythm of home life — a kitchen table, the quiet clink of clay, the laughter of children and the patter of paws. As a wife, mother of two, and devoted dog mama, Tanya’s days are rich in movement and memory.
Those moments of care, chaos, and calm are gently moulded into every pair of earrings or hand-formed pendant. With no formal launch or fanfare, Ceramic Ox simply bloomed — a beautiful, intentional response to the pull of creativity and connection.
Her journey is about more than design. It’s about grounding in the now, creating with meaning, and sharing pieces that resonate far beyond the studio walls.
Jewellery with Soul
In Tanya’s hands, stoneware clay becomes something wearable, tactile, and enduring. Her process blends traditional ceramic techniques — like hand-building, wheel-throwing, and slip trailing — with a deep love for clean, minimal forms.
Each design nods to the raw and the refined: glazed whites and neutrals, soft speckles, hints of texture left by fingertips. Whether inspired by a river stone, a window frame, or the geometry of everyday life, Tanya’s jewellery is built to last — lightweight, durable, and always made in small batches.
As she puts it, “Every piece is a quiet conversation between the earth beneath my fingers and the life around me.”
Clay as Cultural Thread
Tanya’s work carries echoes of Britain’s long love affair with ceramics — from medieval pottery traditions to 20th-century studio revival. But her contribution feels fresh and personal. She transforms that heritage into something intimate and contemporary: jewellery that quietly honours the past while embracing a softer, slower future.
Each piece is part of a lineage — from ancient hands to Tanya’s own — connecting wearers to a centuries-old craft in the most modern of ways.
Ceramic Ox isn’t just a brand — it’s an invitation to connect. Tanya brings her work into the world through seasonal markets and local pop-ups, where passersby are drawn in by the warmth of her table and the earthy beauty of her displays.
This summer, you can meet Tanya and discover her work in person at:
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Richmond Market – 19–20 July & 10 August
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Marlow Market – 23 August
Her dog might even be there too — another member of the Ceramic Ox family, ready to greet visitors with a tail wag.
Join the Journey
Shop the Collection:
Browse Tanya’s curated pieces online at ceramic-ox.com — including limited-edition earrings, charms, and gifts.
Visit a Market:
Come say hello in Richmond or Marlow and feel the texture of Tanya’s work for yourself.
Follow the Story:
Join the community on Instagram @ceramic.ox for behind-the-scenes studio moments, design previews, and life updates from Tanya’s clay-covered hands.
Why Handmade Still Matters
Ceramic Ox is more than jewellery — it’s a pause button. A chance to resist fast fashion and choose something slower, deeper, and made with love. Each item carries a story of time, place, and the human touch — the kind of connection you can’t find on an assembly line.
Supporting Ceramic Ox means supporting mindful creation, sustainable practice, and the quiet power of craft.
In Tanya’s Words:
“Every piece I make begins with the earth beneath my fingers and the life around me—my family, my dog, the rhythm of home. I want that quiet dialogue to live on with whoever wears it.”
Bring Ceramic Ox into your life
ceramic-ox.com | @ceramic.ox | #CeramicOxJewellery
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