Butterfly Dream: Where Art Meets Your Coffee Table

The moment we knew

At UNTABLE, we've seen lots of ceramic collections. But when TeleportMe.23's Butterfly Dream series arrived, we were drawn to its unique artistic vision and poetic expression. Their cup, saucer, and plate carries the unmistakable mark of human hands. No two butterflies are identical, no brushstroke perfectly straight. And that's exactly what makes them special. 

The art of handcrafted ceramics

TeleportMe.23 specializes in hand-painted ceramics where every piece begins as a custom order. When you place an order, an artisan sits down with brush and underglaze to create your specific set from scratch.

The painting technique uses traditional underglaze methods, where each colour is applied in layers before the final firing. This creates colours that seem to glow from within the ceramic, with a depth you simply can't achieve through machine printing or decals. 

Three distinctive designs, one dreamy vision

Pink Collection ($238 CAD): Cup and 19cm plate in soft rose tones with jade-green accents. Hand-painted butterflies drift across roses, creating movement even in stillness. 

Midnight Black ($198 CAD): Cup and 14cm saucer in glossy black glaze. Golden swallows and white lilies emerge from the darkness through delicate brushwork and contrasting matte slip details. 

Purple-Centered Plate ($138 CAD): The 19cm statement piece with rich purple center fading to soft lavender edges. The gradient effect is achieved entirely by hand, making each plate subtly unique. 

The philosophy behind the brush

The Butterfly Dream name draws from Zhuangzi's classical parable about the boundary between dream and reality. Like the philosopher who couldn't tell if he was a man dreaming of being a butterfly or a butterfly dreaming of being a man, these pieces exist in that beautiful space between functional object and art piece.

Each butterfly painted on these ceramics captures this sense of movement between worlds. They're practical enough for daily coffee, beautiful enough to display when not in use. 

Image source: nipic.com

What our customers are saying

"I was skeptical about spending $238 on a coffee set, but six months later it's still my favourite part of weekend mornings." - Sarah M., Toronto

"The black set gets compliments every time we have guests. People always ask where we found it." - David L., Vancouver

"My purple plate has become the star of my Instagram posts. The way light hits that gradient is incredible." - Maria C., Montreal 

Why handmade matters

In an era of digital everything and instant everything, there's something profound about objects that require human patience to create. When you hold a Butterfly Dream cup, you're holding hours of focused attention and artistic skill.

The slightly uneven rim where the artisan's hand guided the brush. The place where one color bleeds gently into another. The butterfly wing that's just a touch different from its mate. These details are what make handcraft precious.

Built for daily life

Despite being hand-painted, these pieces are surprisingly practical. The underglaze technique means they're dishwasher-safe and built for daily use. Each piece is hand-painted after you order, with delivery in 4-5 weeks. 

The smart investment

At $198-$238 per set, these pieces cost more than department store ceramics. But consider this: a quality coffee shop latte in Vancouver costs $6. Your Butterfly Dream cup will serve hundreds of home-brewed coffees, making each use cost pennies while adding daily beauty to your routine.

Plus, with TeleportMe.23's growing reputation and limited production capacity, these pieces tend to hold their value and sometimes appreciate.

An invitation to slow down

Beautiful objects have a way of changing our pace. A hand-painted cup asks you to notice your coffee. A carefully glazed plate makes you arrange your pastry with intention.

Butterfly Dream is a daily reminder that beauty and function can coexist, that art belongs in everyday moments, and that some things are worth the wait.

Discover the Butterfly Dream series at UNTABLE. Hand-painted to order, delivered in 4-5 weeks, enjoyed for years to come.