A women owned and operated pottery in Woolwich, ME, turns out a wonderful line of reasonably-priced functional stoneware that "relies on basic form and shape for its beauty, reminiscent of the past." I couldn't decide between two appealing glazes, so we have both -- and they intermix very nicely, too.
Pair this spoon rest with a hand carved wooden spoon and/or a handprinted kitchen towel for a lovely gift.