Frigg's Knitting Bowl Part Two!

 I posted earlier about this new project of mine, developing yarn bowls for the serious fiber artist.  Last week I posted my prototype and this week, I have it glazed and looking lovely!  You can see in the front the runes celebrating the Goddess Frigg.  In Norse history, she has always played a special role in protecting weavers and spinners.  It is my hope that they symbols will offer some protection to the fiber artist using the bowl and those lucky enough to wear their wares!

Trying new things with a familiar flare

I've shared before my adventures in pottery on the blog before.  This is a prototype, I'm particularly proud of - a yarn bowl for my wife, whose recently taken up knitting.  

The runes on the side represent the Goddess Frigg.  Frigg is the goddess of home and family in Scandinavian myth - but she also has a special role protecting weavers.  It is said that Frigg guards Yddrasil.  The Great World Tree is where the three weavers of our fates sit and spin out the fabric of our lives.  Because of this Frigg is considered the goddess of weavers everywhere.  

This prototype is getting its bisque fire and glaze this week.  I'll let you know how it all turns out!