Handmade Elephant Mug
Light green textured mug with a raised elephant relief and dark gray handle — a nod to Lisa's logo.
Handmade with heart, meant to be loved. Playful one-of-a-kind pottery by Lisa Tropeano — mugs, espresso sets, serving trays, bowls, and much more. Each piece is hand-built and hand-painted with love; no two pieces are ever alike.
A few favorites to start with — Lisa's signature elephant and evil-eye pieces, a gift-ready espresso set, a little fall, and one showpiece platter. The full collection is just below.
Light green textured mug with a raised elephant relief and dark gray handle — a nod to Lisa's logo.
A little protection with your morning coffee. This hand-built mug features the evil eye — an ancient symbol meant to watch over you and keep negativity away — hand-painted in rich, vibrant color. A meaningful start to your day, or a thoughtful gift for someone who could use a little extra watching over them.
Details:
* 16 oz capacity
* 4" tall
* 4" wide at the mouth
* 7" wide including the handle
* Hand-built ceramic mug
* Beautiful hand-painted details
* One-of-a-kind handmade piece
Care: Dishwasher safe and microwave safe, though handwashing is recommended to help preserve the beautiful hand-painted details and finish.
Handmade with heart, meant to be loved ♥️
Hand-built mug with pink & yellow stripes and hand-painted green frogs all around. 14 fl oz of cheerful.
Three white cups with light blue handles and interiors, each hand-painted with a protective evil eye.
Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a warm orange glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built platter with a hand-painted peacock feather and floral design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built gnome luminary in green with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built gnome luminary in red with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built mug with a hand-painted gnome design. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Every piece Lisa currently has for sale — hand-built and hand-painted in Norton, Massachusetts, and almost everything is the only one of its kind. When a piece sells, it's gone. Tap any piece to see the details, or hit Buy now to make it yours — shipping is always free.
Light green textured mug with a raised elephant relief and dark gray handle — a nod to Lisa's logo.
A little protection with your morning coffee. This hand-built mug features the evil eye — an ancient symbol meant to watch over you and keep negativity away — hand-painted in rich, vibrant color. A meaningful start to your day, or a thoughtful gift for someone who could use a little extra watching over them.
Details:
* 16 oz capacity
* 4" tall
* 4" wide at the mouth
* 7" wide including the handle
* Hand-built ceramic mug
* Beautiful hand-painted details
* One-of-a-kind handmade piece
Care: Dishwasher safe and microwave safe, though handwashing is recommended to help preserve the beautiful hand-painted details and finish.
Handmade with heart, meant to be loved ♥️
Hand-built mug with pink & yellow stripes and hand-painted green frogs all around. 14 fl oz of cheerful.
Hand-built 14 oz coffee mug with a warm brown floral design.
Hand-built mug with hand-painted lobster and lemon details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hand-built mug with a hand-painted Vespa scooter design. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hand-built mug with hand-painted La Dolce Vita lettering and Italian-inspired details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hand-built mug with hand-painted striped details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hand-built mug with hand-painted striped details. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
A checkerboard of pink, yellow and teal squares — every square with its own little heart.
Blue & teal stripes with hand-painted cherries and a pink handle finished in gold luster. 8 oz.
Brown & white checks outside, a happy pink inside and handle. 10 oz.
Hand-built mug with hand-painted tomato details and a cheerful ciao. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Espresso & cappuccino cups in white with black leopard print and gold luster handles. 14 fl oz.
Three white cups with light blue handles and interiors, each hand-painted with a protective evil eye.
Hand-built mug with a hand-painted gnome design. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hand-built gnome luminary in green with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built gnome luminary in red with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a warm orange glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a warm orange glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a patina glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built one-of-a-kind pumpkin in a patina glaze. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built pumpkin in black with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built pumpkin with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built tray with hand-painted fall leaf details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built tray with a hand-painted hedgehog design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built tray with hand-painted details and a thankful message. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built tray with a hand-painted leopard print design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Bring a little autumn charm to your home with this handmade ceramic pumpkin tray, featuring a colorful arrangement of teal, orange, golden yellow, and plum pumpkins accented with fall leaves.
Hand-built and hand-painted, this unique piece combines playful seasonal colors with a warm ivory background and a glossy finish. Its scalloped pumpkin shape makes it a beautiful addition to your fall table, Thanksgiving gathering, or seasonal home décor.
Each piece is handmade, making it a special addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift for someone who loves autumn.
Details
* Handmade, hand-built ceramic pottery
* Hand-painted pumpkin and fall leaf design
* Colorful teal, orange, yellow, and plum accents
* Glossy glazed finish
* Unique pumpkin-shaped tray with scalloped edges
* Dishwasher safe
* Microwave safe
Care Instructions: Dishwasher safe and microwave safe.
Perfect For
* Fall and Thanksgiving entertaining
* Seasonal table styling
* Serving and displaying treats
* Autumn home décor
* A unique handmade gift
Please note: As with all handmade pottery, slight variations are part of the charm of each individual piece.
Hand-built tray with a hand-painted menorah design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built tray with a hand-painted Star of David design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Rectangular tray with a glossy dark green border and a cream center painted with reindeer & holly.
White rectangular tray with built-in side handles and a vintage-style Santa in the center.
Hand-built tray with a hand-painted reindeer design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
A flower-shaped plate with a cream center scattered with strawberries. 9 inches.
Hand-built heart-shaped tray with a hand-painted evil eye design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built tray with a hand-painted evil eye design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built bowl with a scalloped edge and hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built decorative bowl with an intricate cutout pattern and hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built bowl with a blue cutout pattern and hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built platter with a hand-painted peacock feather and floral design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Hand-built platter with a hand-painted peacock design. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
An oval dish in a reactive glaze with a deep brown center. About 11 inches across.
Hand-built vase with hand-painted details. Hand wash only. Clean with a soft cloth.
Pieces and prices from Lisa's Etsy shop, checked October 16, 2026. Because nearly everything is one of a kind, a piece may sell before this page catches up — Etsy always has the latest.
I've loved clay for as long as I can remember. When I was eight, I asked Santa for a pottery wheel — a gloriously silly little thing I had absolutely no control over. I mostly made pinch pots on it. But I was hooked: not on the wheel, on the feeling of building something with my own two hands.
That love followed me everywhere. In high school I took every clay class I could. In college I was a biology major who kept wandering back to the sculpture studio. Then I became a mom, and I needed something that was just mine — so I signed up for night pottery classes. I loved them, but a couple of hours a week was never enough time to dream up an idea, actually make it, and clean up. So I decided to bring the studio home — and not long after, I had a kiln and every supply I could justify in my own space. That was two years ago, and I haven't looked back.
Everything I make is hand-built — never thrown. I love the control it gives me: the slow work, the tiny details, the way I can zone out and let a piece become exactly what I pictured. No two pieces come out alike, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
If you look closely, you'll see two things again and again: elephants and the evil eye. I've loved elephants since I was a little girl — one of my earliest and favorite memories of my dad is him coming home from work with a stuffed elephant for me. They stand for strength, wisdom, and good luck. The evil eye is an ancient symbol of protection, meant to watch over you and keep negativity away. Together, they're my way of tucking a little love and luck into everything I make.
I'm Lisa — mom of two boys, working from my home studio in Norton, Massachusetts, firing every piece in my own kiln. Everything here is handmade with heart, and meant to be loved. ♥️
Some of Lisa's favorite pieces began as a mug made for one specific person. Tell her what you're dreaming up — a name, a favorite animal, Grandma's colors — and she'll let you know what she can create. Fill in the details and the message writes itself:
Every custom piece is shaped, dried, fired, and glazed by hand, and that takes time — so the earlier you ask, the better, especially with the holidays coming up.
Every review so far on Etsy is five stars. Here's what buyers have said:
“Colors that really stand out… craftsmanship is outstanding.”
“So pretty and so unique.”
“One-of-a-kind feel… like a piece of art.”