Thoughtful design. Cultural respect. Everyday beauty - gifts from "B.C." that carry meaning.
When it comes to setting a table with intention, the pieces we choose matter. They carry stories - of the hands that shaped them, the land they draw from, and the communities they support.
Our Northwest Coast Art Porcelain Collection is one of those rare offerings that brings meaningful art into everyday life, while honouring the artists and cultures behind each design.
These pieces aren’t just beautiful.
They’re connected - to place, to people, and to purpose.
Every mug, bowl, and serving piece begins its story here in "B.C.", in collaboration with two local companies (Native Northwest & Panabo) who work closely with Indigenous artists from across the Northwest Coast.
The artwork you see - salmon swimming upstream, hummingbirds in motion, Raven, Orca, Moon - is created by living artists, rooted in personal, family, and Nation-based teachings.
And importantly, each artist is respected and compensated:
Some receive royalties for every piece sold
Others receive fairly negotiated flat fees
All are acknowledged and credited
This ensures that culture remains with culture-bearers, and that your purchase supports the artist directly.
These are gifts from "B.C." that give back.
Porcelain Mug – Moon by Simone Diamond, Coast Salish
A warm, steady companion for tea, coffee, or slow mornings.
Art you hold, story you sip with.
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We speak about this openly, because transparency is big part of why we do what we do, here at AGBC.
While the artwork is created here on the Coast, the porcelain itself is made in China, and for two thoughtful reasons:
Porcelain has been made in China for over 2,000 years.
It is the birthplace of the craft - the place where the material was first shaped and refined.
Producing porcelain there is not outsourcing.
It is honouring the heritage of the material itself.
On these lands, there are no local facilities capable of producing high-quality porcelain at an accessible price.
Creating such a facility would require:
Large-scale industrial infrastructure
High energy consumption
Increased environmental impact
So the artwork travels - from "B.C." studios to skilled porcelain makers - and then returns home.
Porcelain Serving Bowl – Hummingbird by Maynard Johnny Jr., Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw
Designed for gatherings, shared meals, and moments that linger.
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These pieces are created for everyday living:
The first coffee of the day
Soup shared with someone you love
Fruit on a sunny kitchen counter
There is deep purpose in using art daily - not saving it for a special occasion.
With every use, you are:
Supporting Indigenous artists
Honouring Northwest Coast design traditions
Enriching your home with story and intention
This is art you live with.
Porcelain Bowl – Salmon by Connie Dickens, Ts'msyen
A lively yet, grounding piece that feels good in the hands.
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At All the Good Things from BC, we believe the most meaningful gifts are those that:
Support community
Honour culture
Carry intention into everyday life
Our Northwest Coast Porcelain Collection does exactly that.
It’s art you can hold.
A story you can live with.
And beauty you can share.
If you’re choosing a gift - for yourself or someone dear - this is a thoughtful place to begin.
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Every piece in this collection is handled with care before it leaves our hands. We personally check each item to make sure it’s ready to be gifted - whether that gift is for someone dear or for your own home.
Because many of these pieces are hand-finished, you may notice slight variations from one to the next - a reminder of the human touch in their making. If you’re ordering a set, we always do our best to match tones and finishes so everything feels harmonious together.
When it comes to shipping, porcelain requires a little extra love - and we give it that. Each parcel is packed thoughtfully to ensure it arrives safely. We’ve sent pieces as far as Japan and Europe, and over the years we've only seen a very small handful of breaks — something we’re genuinely proud of.
If your order weighs more than 5kg (about 11 lbs), we’ll reach out with a separate shipping invoice of $34.99. As a small business, we do our best to keep costs fair, but we aren’t able to fully absorb the expense of sending heavier parcels across the province, the country, and the world.
We know you understand - and we’re grateful.
Your choice to support a small, heart-led business truly makes a difference. 🌿
