The heart of Anamese is our passion for bringing unique designs to retail. 20 years ago, when Nancy and Shardel, her founding partner, started Anamese, there was a gap in the market. Eclectic pottery was expensive and hard to find. So, she did what any savvy, southern woman who couldn’t bear to settle on another generic piece would do, she started sourcing quality pottery from Vietnam. The idea came when an old college roommate living in Asia asked to store a shipping container on her farm. It was filled with exquisite handmade pottery from Vietnam, and that’s when Anamese was born. Now we’re a team of six southern women who love to make buying as simple and enjoyable as possible. We have always embraced flexible options that cater to the smallest boutiques and largest firms equally. Our instinct for hospitality, passion for this business, and attention to detail is more than just company culture, it's our way of life. Our designs are decidedly unique. We know we can’t be everything to everybody. So, we supply the kind of pottery that for the customer that can’t compromise until they find what they’re looking for. Our highly curated collections have something rare for everyone. We imagine they’re the kinds of pieces people will cherish for a lifetime.