CRAFTERS OF TODAY
Celebrating craftswomen and their work
Each handcrafted object, homeware item, artwork, or piece of jewellery we select in small editions carries its provenance and the maker’s voice. Discover our latest interview and thoughtful selection by Blue Firth, a ceramic artist based in Nottingham, UK. Drawing from folklore, myth, witchcraft, and ancestral traditions, she creates stoneware objects that act as vessels for narrative, memory, and personal connection, bringing together contemporary craft with stories gathered through research, travel, and lived experience.
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Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Cawley Dish features a distinctive chequered pattern glaze. The interplay of colour and repetition creates a surface that draws attention to the handmade nature of the piece.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Harlequin Cup features a diamond pattern glaze beneath a transparent finish. Pattern and surface come together to create a piece that celebrates the expressive possibilities of clay and glaze.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Kingfisher Plate features a mix of exterior glazes reminiscent of a kingfisher. Available in two forms, with cut outs or as an octagon, it highlights the relationship between glaze, form, and the natural warmth of buff stoneware.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Kingfisher Mug features a mix of exterior glazes reminiscent of a kingfisher. Finished with a clear liner glaze inside, it explores colour and surface through layered glazes that shift subtly across the clay body.
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Thoughtfully selected objects made to be lived with for years.
Hand built in stoneware, the Wallflower Blue Vase features a sculpted silhouette with a softly curved rim and painted blue petals on a natural clay surface. Its textured lines and organic shape reflect Charlotta Munsterhjelm’s playful and intuitive way of working, offering a piece that stands with quiet presence in a room.
Hand built in stoneware, this Blue Flower Vase has a softly sculpted body and an open, flower like rim finished in a gentle baby blue glaze. Its fluid shape and subtle movement reflect Charlotta Munsterhjelm’s intuitive way of working with clay, giving the piece a light and organic presence.
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Plates
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Lamps
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Jewellery
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Wall art · Ceramics
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Tables
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Wall Hooks
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Jewelry Tray
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Jewelry Box
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Spoons
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Vases
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Vessels
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Bowls
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Wall Art · Hand Punched
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Wall Art · Handwoven
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Wall art · Hand punched
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Patchwork Quilts
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Cushion
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Chalice
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Candle Holders
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Teacups
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Candles
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Wall Bowls
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Lamps in Straw Marquetry
Wall Butterfly Reliefs
Hand-built in glazed stoneware by Anna Kesäniemi in Helsinki, Miss Sunshine explores colour, texture, and playful composition through an illustrative ceramic language. Shaped and finished by hand, the butterfly relief combines detailed glaze work with tactile surface variations, allowing light and colour to shift across the piece. Created to bring a sense of joy, hope, and lightness, the work invites a more thoughtful connection to the objects we choose to live with.
Hand-built in glazed stoneware by Anna Kesäniemi in Helsinki, Side by Side reflects the artist’s interest in colour, pattern, and the expressive possibilities of clay. Through layered glaze details and a carefully shaped surface, the butterfly relief balances precision with spontaneity, creating a piece that feels both playful and tactile. Created to bring a sense of joy, hope, and lightness, each singular work carries its own quiet presence.
Hand-built in glazed stoneware by Anna Kesäniemi in Helsinki, Love in a Mist draws from nature inspired forms and Anna’s intuitive approach to colour and composition. The relief’s hand-finished glaze surface highlights subtle variations in texture and detail, allowing the piece to hold both softness and vibrancy. Created to bring a sense of joy, hope, and lightness, the work offers a tactile and lasting presence shaped through attentive making.
Hand-built in glazed stoneware by Anna Kesäniemi in Helsinki, Butterfly Endless Bloom explores colour, form, and texture through a tactile ceramic surface. Guided by an illustrative and playful visual language, the butterfly relief is shaped and glazed by hand, allowing each detail to evolve through process and experimentation. Created to bring a sense of joy, hope, and lightness, the piece invites a more thoughtful connection to the objects we choose to live with.
Meet the Makers
Meet women crafters who bring heritage and craft to life through their work, blending traditional techniques with contemporary design. In their stories, we see the care and process behind each piece, the ways they nurture community, and how they keep cultural traditions alive.
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Jéssica Ilfu-Soi
Ceramics, Lisbon
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Elin Hughes
Ceramics, UK
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Yasmin Bawa
Sculpting, France
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Daisy Eltenton
Ceramics, Tomar, Portugal
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Charlotta Munsterhjelm
Ceramics · Helsinki
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Rachel Sellem
Ceramics, Amsterdam
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Caitlin Hinshelwood
Textile, London
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Alice Liptrot
Textile Punch needle, Kent
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Marjorie Broudieu
Ceramics, Amsterdam
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Sofie Karlsson
Textile, Sweden
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Latika Nehra
Ceramics, Berlin
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Kylie Marie Fialho
Woodworking, Lisbon
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Ana Grajales
Textile, Mallorca
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Benedetta Ficarelli
Ceramics · London
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Saeam Kwon
Ceramics, Berlin
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Elvire Debitus
Weaving · Brittany
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Hanako Stubbe
Weaving, France
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Ismene King
Ceramics, Athens
Candle Holders
Handbuilt in stoneware, this horse is finished with an olive green matte glaze and hand painted details in red iron oxide, and fired at 1250ºC. Created to illuminate the path ahead, its form holds a quiet sense of guidance and intention, offering a grounded presence along the journey.
Handbuilt in white chamotte stoneware, this horse is finished with a brown matte glaze and hand painted details, and fired at 1250ºC. Created to illuminate the path ahead, its form holds a quiet sense of guidance and intention, offering a grounded presence along the journey.
Handbuilt in white chamotte stoneware, this horse is finished with a toasted matte glaze and hand painted details in red iron, and fired at 1250ºC. Created to illuminate the path ahead, its form holds a quiet sense of guidance and intention, offering a grounded presence along the journey.
Handbuilt in toffee stoneware, this horse is finished with a metallized glaze and hand painted details, and fired at 1250ºC. Created to illuminate the path ahead, its form holds a quiet sense of guidance and intention, offering a grounded presence along the journey.
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Every other week we recommend crafter-led events, workshops, retreats, and exhibitions that bring care, depth, and meaning into our shared cultural life. These gatherings invite connection with people who value thoughtful making, learning, and genuine creative exchange.
About our approach
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Each piece is crafted from thoughtful natural materials—wool, clay, linen, silver, and wood. The maker carefully selects each material for its texture, durability, and connection to traditional craftsmanship.
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We deliver within the EU and the United Kingdom. Whenever possible, we encourage supporting local makers—it reduces environmental impact and strengthens nearby crafting communities.
If the piece is made in the same city where you live, a free local pickup option is available in most cases. -
We offer customization and commissioned pieces for those seeking something personal. Whether you have a clear idea or just an impression of what you need, we’ll work with the right crafter to bring it to life.
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Crafters of Today is an independent publication based in Barcelona that researches, documents, and presents the work of women working across contemporary craft.
Our selection is informed by conversations with each maker. Through original interviews, we explore the materials, methods, influences, and ideas that shape their practice. These conversations provide the context through which each object is understood and presented.
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