Handmade Ceramics and Home Decor

Every piece is hand-built in my high desert studio using natural clays and earthy glazes. From planters and vases to lighting and wall hangings, my ceramics are made to live with—and to last.

Looking for something custom?

I accept a limited number of commissions for homes, shops, and interior projects.

Trade & Wholesale

Trade discounts are available for industry members. Please message me on Etsy prior to making your purchase, and I will share a custom discount code.

Kristi Kautz, smiling warmly and holding a newly thrown pottery piece on a wheel in a ceramics studio, by Mojave Lu

Meet the Artist

Hi! I’m Kristi Kautz—a ceramics artist living in the beautiful Mojave Desert, just outside Joshua Tree, CA.

I’m a big plant lover (some might say obsessed), and I find joy in filling my home and studio with greenery.

That love for nature spills over into my work—whether it’s planters, vases, wall hangings, or air plant holders, I create pieces that help bring the outdoors in. Each vessel is handcrafted with care, inspired by organic forms, natural textures, and the wild beauty of the desert.

Want to be the first to know when new one-of-a-kind pieces are added to my shop?

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