spiral patterns

Working with three different types of local clay and glazes made from banana leaf ash, Regina Aguilar of Honduras crafts this oneiric pair of dessert plates—ideal for those sweet delicacies. These blue ceramic pieces also boast a subtle spiral pattern, enriched with a glossy finish.

Working with three different types of local clay and glazes made from banana leaf ash, Regina Aguilar of Honduras crafts this pretty pair of dinner plates. The periwinkle ceramic plates feature a subtle spiral pattern and slightly raised rim.

Ghana's Raphael Amediku breathes new life into broken pottery fragments he gathers from local artisans by beautifully repurposing them into an elegant ceramic decorative flower pot. Adorned with hand-painted white motifs featuring geometric patterns, streaks and dots on a black background, this eco-friendly planter adds a touch of sophistication to your indoor or outdoor haven. In the African Ewe language, the word Gboane means “originator,” a fitting tribute to the creative spirit behind this exceptional creation.

Arlen Estrada's entrepreneurial spirit emerged early, but only later did she realize her life would be in handcrafts, after discovering her talent for the visual arts. Her work focuses on the history and traditional life of her native Nicaragua such as this ceramic portrait of a woman headed for market. She wears a colourful geometric patterned skirt and carries a bowl on her head.