Handmade pet urn with pawprints anthracite grey

The print that stays

A pawprint is a small thing. The absence it leaves behind is not. This handmade pet cremation urn carries that print with it, worked into the clay itself, as a lasting mark of the bond you shared.

Hand-formed ceramic, every piece its own

The Koniko ihnos is made entirely by hand by a ceramist who has spent years producing urns as individual works. In this studio, ceramic is not poured into moulds or standardised across batches. Each urn is built up individually, which means small differences in form, size and colour patina are not only expected, they are the point. The ceramist puts it plainly: 'Every mini urn is a unique piece. That means a little of myself is present in each one.' You are not choosing one of a thousand identical objects. You are choosing something that exists nowhere else.

Anthracite grey: a considered tone

The anthracite grey gives this pet urn for ashes a settled, composed quality. Present without drawing attention to itself, it sits comfortably in a home without looking out of place. The pawprints worked into the surface do something specific: they record the physical trace of your animal, fixed in clay and fire. If you are looking for something that keeps your pet's presence real without tipping into sentimentality, this urn holds that balance well.

Practical considerations for ceramic indoors

Ceramic is a durable material, but it does best in a stable environment. The Koniko ihnos is designed for indoor use only, on a dry surface away from direct moisture, condensation or significant shifts in temperature. A bookshelf, a windowsill away from draughts, or a quiet corner of a room are all well-suited spots. It asks only for a little care in placement.

When your urn arrives

Please check the urn carefully when it arrives and report any damage as soon as possible so that it can be resolved promptly. Ceramic is robust in everyday conditions but can be vulnerable in transit, and any issues are much easier to address when flagged quickly.

A place that belongs to them

The pawprints on this urn are not purely decorative. They point to presence: the way an animal left its mark, in the most literal sense, on a home and on a life. Fixing that mark in ceramic gives you something concrete to return to. If you would like to make the space more personal, a small photograph or name card placed alongside the urn can turn a simple shelf into somewhere that genuinely belongs to them.

Take whatever time you need. When you are ready, we are happy to help you find the right choice at your own pace.