A handmade ceramic piggy bank with a matte blackboard surface, produced in small quantities in Romania as part of the Chalk Collection by Golden Pigs. A familiar object designed to remain visible, sitting openly on a shelf or table rather than being tucked away, existing as both a functional object and a steady presence in a room.
Piggy bank is in size Small and comes in black, transparent (natural color), and lila-very peri 2022 (a cobalt blue).
Fits comfortably on a bookshelf, sideboard, or desk.
Material: Ceramic, Acrylic Colors, Natural Cork
Care: Use a soft cloth and cold water
Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.5 x 5.5 in / 13 x 19 x 14 cm
Behind the Price
Each piggy bank begins as a lump of soft clay that is hand-shaped on the pottery wheel, ensuring every piece is truly one of a kind. Once formed, the pieces undergo a natural drying period of approximately three weeks before they are ready for their firing at around 800–900°C. This firing phase, including heating and cooling, takes up to 2-3 full days.
After the ceramic body is complete, the surface decoration can begin. Most designs require four to five layers of hand-applied paint to achieve their depth, character, and durability.
The Golden, Wing, and Divided Collections follow a distinctly different technique. A specialty adhesive is applied to the surface, after which metallic foil is carefully laid and pressed by hand across the entire piece. Any excess foil is removed with a large, soft brush to reveal a clean, luminous finish. The piece is then left to dry for one to three hours before receiving two protective layers of varnish, which require an additional two to three hours for a complete cure.
Each step—from hand-shaping to finishing—reflects the time, precision, and artisanal care embedded in every piece. — Golden Pigs
