Pewabic Pottery

Detroit


Pewabic’s famed tiles, known for their iridescent glazes, grace the Guardian Building and other landmark structures around town. The century-old studio sells tiles, mugs, vases and other ceramics in the front shop, and holds ceramics exhibitions in its free galleries. Self-guided tours of the Tudor-style abode let you see the artists at work.


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