Dipping Bowls

With an elegant and timeless design aesthetic, Mud Australia thoughtfully creates porcelain homewares that are designed to last.

From our studio in Sydney we hand make every porcelain piece, actively building relationships with the people who buy and love our products across the world.

Sustainability is built into our design DNA. Our products eschew seasonality, complement any interior, and are made to last. All new additions to our range are designed to be useful and complement existing designs. We believe in conscious and responsible consumption, and this starts with good design.

We've always been dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint and our commitment to become carbon neutral was proudly achieved by the end of 2020.

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Our timeless collection of dipping bowls and tableware is designed by Shelley Simpson and handmade in our Sydney studio. Available in 19 shades, our collection is as much about self-expression as it is about functionality.

Our handmade small dipping bowls are highly versatile with almost endless combinations, serving your ever-changing dining needs.

Whether it’s for entertaining guests or require a small bowl to house sides, condiments or desserts, you’ll love our porcelain dipping bowls as your everyday companion.

Pictured: Dinner Plate and Flared Bowl Small. Recipe and photography by Sandy Truong An Tran Ho.

Mud Australia is proudly made in Sydney. Our pouring team is trained in-house and use a combination of experience and intuition to cast each piece. The beauty of our pieces can be attributed to the hand-made process and human touch.

Using porcelain clay sourced directly from Limoges, France, our 19 bespoke colours are mixed in-house. The pigment is tinted to the body at slip stage to provide colour depth.

Clear glaze is applied to the interior of each porcelain dipping bowl, leaving the exterior with a vitrified stone-like surface that becomes smooth with handling.

Our porcelain dipping bowls are food safe and can, with some care, be used in the oven, microwave and dishwasher.

Photography by Becca Crawford.

We like to think our porcelain elevates everyday experiences. Our small dipping bowls offer great versatility for entrees, sides or desserts.

Be bold with vibrant colours, timeless with neutrals or whimsical with pastel shades. Whatever your style is, the Mud Australia colour palette has the depth to personalise your dinner set to suit any interior.

Regardless of the size of your party, we’ve got your needs covered — from small Rice and Soup Bowls for entrees or desserts to Pickle and Salt Dishes for condiments.

Pictured: Pickle Dish, Rice Bowl, Soup Bowl. Photography by Leif Prenzlau.

At Mud Australia, we believe that there is elegance, quality and versatility in simplicity. Our minimalistic and functional Australian ceramics embody this belief to offer a contemporary design solution to any architectural environment.

Our handmade porcelain fits perfectly into any home and makes the perfect gift. Our pieces can be built upon as your needs evolve and if there’s a double-up (it happens) we have a flexible exchange policy that makes gifting easy.

Our experienced team can advise on how to create the perfect porcelain collection, either in person at your nearest Mud Australia store or via design consultation.

Whether it’s a gift for someone special or an item for your own home, our range of dinnerware, servingware, drinkware, home décor and lighting can elevate and personalise your space with a timeless design aesthetic.

Pictured: Pebble Bowl Small and Bread Plate. Recipe by Ella Mittas, photography by Jessica Grilli.