I spent a ton of time debating a purchase yesterday only to regret it (or the lack of one) this morning. Luckily gurglepots are very easy to find! I was first taken by the beautiful shades and shape of these cod shaped stoneware pitchers - wouldn't they just be gorgeous filled with wild flowers??
In my haste at the store I had entirely missed the back story and the reasoning for their name: Gurglepots. The artisan was attending his brother's wedding in Southern France and feeling very left out as no one spoke English and he spoke zero French. As the dinner dragged on in typical French style and there were awkward periods of silence he found a way to break the ice - the fish shaped water pitcher made a "gurgling" sound as it poured. The room would unite with smiles as he happily continued to drink water and he was able to somewhat break thru the language barrier. He has been busy sculpting his own mold ever since...
Whether a pitcher, a vase, a talking point, or an accessory this is one purchase that really pays for itself. Gurgle, gurgle!
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