The Goun Set

This five-piece ceramic set draws its form from the moon jar, a rounded vessel central to Korean ceramic tradition. Made by Soilbaker, each piece in the collection carries the same gentle curvature and delicate edge profile that defined the historical jars, now adapted for plates and bowls.

The surfaces show a subtle speckled texture beneath a glossy white glaze. Shapes are rounded rather than angular, with rims kept intentionally thin. The aesthetic comes from traditional Korean pottery techniques reinterpreted for everyday tableware rather than ceremonial use.

You get two plates, three bowls. The large plate handles dinner portions, the small plate works for appetizers or dessert. The moon noodle bowl accommodates soup or pasta, while the small and medium bowls cover sides, snacks, and single servings. Each piece in the set shares the same soft profile and finish, so they layer and nest together on the table.

Because these are ceramics with a glossy glaze, they clean easily and resist staining. The material holds heat well for warm dishes but also works cold. Stacking is straightforward thanks to the consistent curve across all five pieces.

The collection is exclusive to Material Kitchen, produced in limited runs by a single ceramicist. That means availability can shift, and no two pieces will be absolutely identical in their speckle pattern or glaze pooling. The variations are minor but present, typical of small-batch pottery rather than factory production.