Modern pottery art from the Allgäu

Allgäu ceramics by artist Sophie Mische—between tradition and modernity

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Allgäu ceramics by Sophie Mische (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Allgäu ceramics: Bright colours and traditional motifs

At her workshop s’ Alpgfihl at Busche-Berta-Haus in Ofterschwang, Sophie Mische makes tableware such as cups, cereal bowls, teapots, and even lamps out of ceramic—and all in Allgäu chic.

Ceramics with typical Allgäu designs, bavaria.travel - Gert Krautbauer, 2019, Original Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

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The hand-finished, individual painted decorations such as cows, edelweiss, and mountains, are all typical motifs from the Allgäu.

Work on a potter's wheel (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Working on the pottery wheel

Sophie Mische spins her work on a turntable, just as others have done for hundreds of years.

Work on a potter's wheel (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Ceramic blanks before further processing (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Blank slates of ceramic in all shapes and sizes are waiting to be finished. It takes multiple days and trips to the kiln to finish a cup or plate.

Colored coatings, bavaria.travel - Gert Krautbauer, 2019, Original Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

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All of her pieces are unique, and the artist makes the glaze herself. The ceramics are glazed in bright colours.

Allgäu designs (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Loving attention to detail

Sophie Mische works every individual piece by hand, paying attention to the tiniest details.

Detail work (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Allgäu designs (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Inspiration in nature (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Inspired by the nature of the Allgäu

A unique Alpine feel flows through Sophie Mische's pottery work, and gives her workshop its name- s’ Alpgfihl. She gathers inspiration on her walks: lush Alpine scenery, clear mountain lakes, edelweiss, and the brown cows typical of the Allgäu.

Alpine figures (2019) by bavaria.travel - Gert KrautbauerOriginal Source: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Busche Berta Farmhouse

The Offertschwang community uses an old farmhouse to present its traditional hand-made pieces. Sophie and her pottery workshop s' Alpgfihl have found a home here.

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