Alpine Butter Dish by Stephanie Dawn Matthias

This small collection of handmade ceramics captures the charm of Alpine mountain towns in Austria, where Stephanie spent her childhood summers. The designs blend earthy textures with delicate floral motifs inspired by wildflower meadows along the river. Each piece reflects the timeless beauty of traditional dirndl textiles, featuring subtle patterns and soft, natural hues reminiscent of embroidered linens and rustic elegance. With organic shapes and a tactile, handcrafted feel, the collection evokes a sense of nostalgia and connection to nature’s quiet, unspoiled beauty.

This hand-made and hand-painted dish is food safe and dishwasher safe. It measures 6” x 3”.

About the Maker — Stephanie Dawn Matthias

Stephanie Dawn Matthias is a Los Angeles–based ceramicist creating small-batch, hand-built pieces inspired by European folk art and decorative traditions. Each one is hand-built and illustrated by hand, drawing on influences from Pennsylvania Dutch Fraktur to antique British transferware and vintage floral textiles. The result feels rooted in the past while sitting naturally in a modern home — heirloom objects made for everyday use.