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CANTALOUPE BOWLS
$24.00 - $44.00
handmade
community voted (211 votes)
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Artist Melanie Mckenney finds her inspiration in nature - not the typical flowers and trees, but in the abundant textures and colors of ordinary fruits and vegetables.
In these sturdy, earthenware bowls she has captured the sweetness of a ripe cantaloupe melon. She created a slip-cast mold from an actual fruit to recreate the detailed texture of its familiar, nubbly rind. The inner surface is smooth and makes a perfect bowl for cereal, fruit, or summery treats. Mckenney finishes off her delicious creation with food-safe, non-toxic glazes that dish out the delectable coloring of the edible original. Dishwasher safe. Not recommended for microwave, oven or stovetop. Handmade in Tonawanda, New York.
Due to handmade nature of the product, each is one-of-a-kind and will vary.
- Item ID: 21088
- Materials: earthenware, food-safe glaze
- 2.5" H x 5.25" dia.
- These bowls are dishwasher safe but not recommended for microwave.
Melanie Mckenney
Melanie Mckenney originally hails from Buffalo, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from nearby Alfred University in 2006, but continued her training through numerous workshops, including study at the Studio Arts Centers International in Florence, Italy. Melanie helped to run a non-profit ceramics program in Lexington, MA, before returning to Buffalo, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.
Melanie finds the inspiration for her functional pottery in nature, and believes that capturing those natural forms in clay evokes a new appreciation for everyday objects. Often taken for granted, fruits and vegetables display a rich variety of shapes, colors, and textures. By casting directly from the actual fruit or vegetable, Melanie is able to capture these in detail. Her line of Vegetabowlsc has been in production since 2010, and she hopes to promote local farming, healthy eating, and an appreciation for handmade housewares. See
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
211 votes * 63 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Artist Melanie Mckenney's new bowls look good enough to eat! Maybe it's because she casts them from actual fruit. Would you serve up fresh fruit in these cool cantaloupe bowls?
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs up!
Sooo cuuute!
Christy
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Love these! Such a unique design!
elena
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I love that it is handmade in New York! I would pay $44 for a set of these because of that reason. I can't wait to do so-these are wonderful!
Christina
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Very cute! And they look so lifelike.
Karen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Hope noone tries to eat the bowl - they look great!
Robyn
Vote: Thumbs down!
its very cool - but at $22 a bowl, its a little too expensive.
Charles
Vote: Thumbs up!
I have seen these bowls in person and they are great! I plan on buying asap! Love that they are handmade in NY, definitely worth the price.
kim
Vote: Thumbs up!
these wash well.. everyone loves them they are the perfect size for blueberries all fresh cut up fruit!
Diane
Vote: Thumbs up!
these are the perfect gift for the person who has everything-they are beautiful and functional-I use mine daily
Tracy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Not only functional, but decorative!
Tajuana
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Looks just like the real thing!
debra
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very cute, and made in the u.s.a.
Joan
Vote: Thumbs up!
5 stars
KJ
Would consider for 1/2 the price. Cute and unique but too pricy for my budget.
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i love these bowls, but the price is very kinda high for just two bowls...
paige
Vote: Thumbs up!
LOVE this. It's cute, cool and funky without being garish.
Jennie
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Too pricey. Really cute though.
Kimberley
Vote: Thumbs down!
Cute idea, but a bit too expensive.
Liane
Vote: Thumbs up!
Bring the price down and I'd buy them.
eileen
beautiful....but a little pricey
C
Vote: Thumbs up!
things are often very pricey at Uncommon Goods. just hoping this is a necessity and not a huge, huge profit margin.
Alexis
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is very unique and can work across settings, but the price is a bit steep.
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Thanks for the comment, C! Some of our products do cost a bit more than the mass-produced items you find elsewhere, but please keep in mind that this is because handmade items require the artist's time and effort. These bowls are made by Melanie Mckenney, who creates the pieces from a mold of an actual cantaloupe. The price accounts not only for the cost of materials, but also allows for Melanie to make a fair wage.
Fran
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cool.
Elizabeth
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love them, even though I am not a cantalope lover. Would be great for buffets, etc.
S
Vote: Thumbs down!
really cute but too$$$
Heather
Vote: Thumbs up!
Too expensive, come on, $40 for 2 lousy little bowls? They are really cool and original though. I'm sure many other financially equipped people won't mind shelling out the dough for these fruit bowls.
Jennifer
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A little pricey.
Kelly
Vote: Thumbs up!
I have purchased bowls like this in the past...grapefruits and melons. Love the nod to realistic look...yet priced too high for the size of them....they should be more like 2 for 15
linda
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Fun, but too expensive!
Beth
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A bit pricey, but really cute.
alena
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kind of pricey
angela
Vote: Thumbs up!
even though I wouldnt pay 44 bucks for these they are awesome looking
kim
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute and very realistic but too expensive.
amy
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Price is a little high. $30-$34 would be more reasonable; $15-$17/bowl.
linda
Vote: Thumbs up!
very cute
Barbara
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great idea, fairly priced.
Jenny
Vote: Thumbs up!
Fun and functional! Most imprortantly, dishwasher safe!
Rasha
Vote: Thumbs up!
Wow! excellent idea! A little bit pricey!
Wendy
Vote: Thumbs up!
A little pricey, but they look unique and pretty, and LOVE that they're handmade in NY!!
Christine
Vote: Thumbs down!
cute, but pricey, I can eat fruit out of a less expensive bowl. If you entertain regularly it would be a good investment as an interesting serving piece. Do like the fact that it is manufactured stateside.
Dorothy
Vote: Thumbs up!
Would buy in an instant. Adorable!
Christine
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A bit pricey, but cool idea. I like that it's made in western NY, my old neck of the woods!
Cindy
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All I can say is very cute!
LJ
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cute idea but way expensive.
Jeffrey
Vote: Thumbs up!
Practical and cute -- would make great decorative bowls!
Denise
Vote: Thumbs up!
I want these!!!!!!
Jane
Vote: Thumbs down!
Est. price too high since the bowls are so small. I'd consider if they were serving bowls of different melon shapes/sizes.
diane
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute, pricey but cute.
maryhelen
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Too high priced
Daryl
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Fun.
Emily
Vote: Thumbs down!
Love them, but way too expensive!
Christen
Vote: Thumbs up!
These are great, but the price is a bit higher than I'd like.
Liz
Cute! I like that they're dishwasher safe.
Irene
cute and a fair price for handmade items
Rebecca
Holy price! Crazy expensive for something that isn't essential to the kitchen
Anne
I think my kids would get a kick out of these and they can be used as bowls.
holly
Cute! Love it and made in the USA
sharon
Great looking item but $22/bowl???
Anik
Love these!!!
jenni
cute, but too $$$
stacy
These would make a cure bridal shower gift!