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 selection and a thoughtful interview with Ioulia Chante a Greek architect and ceramicist based in Malta, and the founder of Babau Ceramics. Working across wheel throwing and sculpture, her practice explores zoomorphic forms that blur the boundaries between human, animal, and imagined bodies. Through these hybrid figures, she creates pieces that reflect emotional states and inner tensions, drawing on myth and storytelling to reveal quiet, shifting aspects of human experience.
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Wheel thrown and hand sculpted in pigmented cobalt stoneware, Cyriopia is made by Ioulia Chante in Malta. Formed as a single piece and semi burnished with a brush, the vessel carries surreal, arachnoid features that explore phobias rooted in memory. Selected areas are glazed, and the piece is fired at 1260ºC, creating a surface where texture, colour, and form hold both tension and presence.
Each singular work carries its own provenance and the distinct voice of the crafter.
Wheel thrown and hand sculpted in white stoneware, Estuary is made by Ioulia Chante in Malta. The amphora form is complemented by handles shaped as seahorses, drawing on the flowing elements and creatures of reefs and rivers. Finished in a matte pale green grey glaze and fired at 1260ºC, the piece carries a quiet balance between playfulness and natural form.
Each singular work carries its own provenance and the distinct voice of the crafter.
Wheel thrown and hand sculpted in white stoneware mixed with stainless steel residue flakes, Ramaria is made by Ioulia Chante in Malta. Inspired by fungal forms, the piece develops an organic, branching presence through its sculptural surface. Finished with a double layer of matte chrome and transparent glaze and fired at 1260ºC, it carries a subtle interplay between texture, light, and material transformation.
Each singular work carries its own provenance and the distinct voice of the crafter.
Wheel thrown and hand sculpted in stoneware pigmented with iron oxide, Ranunculus is made by Ioulia Chante in Malta. Blending frog and plant forms, the piece takes on a surreal presence while functioning as a candle holder. Hand painted with pigmented slips and subtly spray glazed in a glossy transparent finish, it is fired at 1260ºC, creating a surface where form, colour, and imagination come together.
Each singular work carries its own provenance and the distinct voice of the crafter.
By Esther Lara
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.
Ceramics
Handbuilt in stoneware, this lidded jewellery box is crafted by Kelly Begiazi in Barcelona. Finished in warm, earthy brown tones, the surface carries subtle variations giving the piece a rich and tactile presence. Raised on small rounded feet and topped with a sculptural lid, its form balances function with a quiet sense of play. Designed to hold small, meaningful objects, it brings a grounded and characterful presence to everyday spaces.
Handbuilt in stoneware, this organic-shaped tray dish is made by Kelly Begiazi in Barcelona. Finished in a rich, dark honey glaze, the piece features a textured rim and is raised on small, rounded feet that lift its form. Its elongated, irregular silhouette reflects a slow and considered making process, capturing a grounded and raw character. Designed for daily rituals, it serves as a tactile resting place for meaningful objects, bringing a sense of warmth and continuity to everyday spaces.
Handbuilt in stoneware, this trinket dish is made by Kelly Begiazi in Barcelona. Finished in a rich, dark honey glaze, the piece combines an organic, irregular form with a textured rim. Designed for small daily rituals, it serves as a tactile resting place for jewellery or cherished objects, bringing a sense of warmth and grounded character to everyday spaces.
Rough Earth is handbuilt by Kelly Begiazi in Barcelona. A stoneware frame finished in a dark honey glaze showcases a wild clay piece sourced from the city, fired at 1250°. The high firing transforms the urban clay into a rough, textured surface rich in variation, creating a unique result. An invitation to appreciate the soil that holds us, framing it as we would any work of art.
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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Elin Hughes
Ceramics, UK
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Alice Liptrot
Textile Punch needle, Kent
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Rachel Sellem
Ceramics, Amsterdam
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Marjorie Broudieu
Ceramics, Amsterdam
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Daisy Eltenton
Ceramics, Tomar, Portugal
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Sofie Karlsson
Textile, Sweden
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Latika Nehra
Ceramics, Berlin
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Charlotta Munsterhjelm
Ceramics · Helsinki
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Yasmin Bawa
Sculpting, France
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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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Caitlin Hinshelwood
Textile, London
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Elvire Debitus
Weaving · Brittany
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Jéssica Ilfu-Soi
Ceramics, Lisbon
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Hanako Stubbe
Weaving, France
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Ismene King
Ceramics, Athens
Jewellery
Ceramic Objects
Raphaëlle Doineau,
Raphaëlle Doineau is a textile artist based in Brussels. Her practice is deeply shaped by her studies at HEAR in Mulhouse and ERG in Brussels, where she developed a personal language of form and touch. From her studio, she creates hand-sewn patchwork quilts that approach textile as a form of drawing, exploring subtle color relationships and organic compositions.
Hand sewn by Raphaëlle Doineau in Brussels. Composed through an intuitive patchwork process, the quilt unfolds like a textile drawing, where pieces of fabric come together to form a quiet, organic composition. Layers of light blue, dark blue, burgundy, light green back light blue create gentle colour relationships across the surface. It reflects Raphaëlle’s thoughtful approach to colour, composition, and the expressive possibilities of cloth. A standalone original.
Hand sewn by Raphaëlle Doineau in Brussels. Composed through an intuitive patchwork process, the quilt unfolds like a textile drawing, where pieces of fabric come together to form a quiet, organic composition. Layers of light blue, dark purple, green, purple back peacock green create gentle colour relationships across the surface. It reflects Raphaëlle’s thoughtful approach to colour, composition, and the expressive possibilities of cloth. A standalone original.
Hand sewn by Raphaëlle Doineau in Brussels. Composed through an intuitive patchwork process, the quilt unfolds like a textile drawing, where pieces of fabric come together to form a quiet, organic composition. Layers of pink, green, orange, and ochre create gentle colour relationships across the surface. It reflects Raphaëlle’s thoughtful approach to colour, composition, and the expressive possibilities of cloth. A standalone original.
Hand sewn by Raphaëlle Doineau in Brussels. Composed through an intuitive patchwork process, the quilt unfolds like a textile drawing, where pieces of fabric come together to form a quiet, organic composition. Layers of pink, green, yellow, and purple create gentle colour relationships across the surface. It reflects Raphaëlle’s thoughtful approach to colour, composition, and the expressive possibilities of cloth. A standalone original.
Lou Thomas
Lou Thomas is a ceramic artist based in Marseille. Her practice is deeply shaped by a lifelong relationship with clay and by her travels, where she developed a profound understanding of traditional craftsmanship and techniques. From her studio near the port of Marseille, she creates pieces inspired by various methods discovered around the world.
Handbuilt using the pinching technique, the Textured cup is made by Lou Thomas in her Marseille studio. Crafted in light red stoneware, the exterior is left to showcase the raw grain and surface variations of the material. Functional form inspired by various techniques discovered around the world.
Handbuilt using the coiling and pinching techniques, the Japanese cup medium is made by Lou Thomas in her Marseille studio. Crafted in beige stoneware and finished with a matte white glaze, it balances a clean aesthetic with the unique, organic texture of hand-pinched clay. Functional form inspired by various techniques discovered around the world.
Handbuilt using the coiling technique, the Mexican Series Vase is made by Lou Thomas in her Marseille studio. Crafted in beige stoneware with a glossy transparent glaze inside and left unglazed outside, the piece explores the intersection of traditional hand-building and contemporary silhouette. Sculptural form inspired by various techniques discovered around the world.
Handbuilt using the coiling technique, the Spiral Pitcher is made by Lou Thomas in her Marseille studio. Crafted in red stoneware with a glossy transparent glaze inside and left unglazed outside, the piece highlights the raw, earthy texture of the clay. Functional form inspired by various techniques discovered around the world.
Benedetta Ficarelli
Benedetta Ficarelli is a ceramic and textile artist based in Hackney London. Her practice moves between clay, fibre and light exploring how form material and repetition shape the atmosphere of a space.
Made by Titta Benedetta in Hackney London the Banquito Lamp is hand built in vulcan black stoneware and shaped with a compact sculptural presence. Paired with a pleated lampshade it brings together a solid ceramic form and a gentle diffused light. Made to order.
Made by Benedetta Ficarelli in Hackney London the Trama Lamp is crafted in keuper red stoneware with a checkered rattan base that introduces a clear structural rhythm. The hand sewn natural cotton lampshade adds a simple steady light that complements the woven foundation. Made to order.
Made by Benedetta Ficarelli in Hackney London the Rosita Lamp is formed in stoneware and matched with a naturally dyed pink lampshade. The combination of clay and plant based colour gives the piece a straightforward yet warm presence. Made to order.
Made by Benedetta Ficarelli in Hackney London the Alba Lamp pairs a glazed keuper red stoneware base with a naturally dyed pink lampshade. The piece brings colour texture and function together in a clean and balanced way. Made to order.
Elin Hughes
Elin Hughes is a potter based at the edge of Dartmoor in South West England. Working with porcelain and stoneware, her practice is shaped by atmospheric wood and gas firings that leave visible traces of the making journey. In these kiln environments, she investigates mark making and layered surfaces, allowing flame paths, slip, and quiet brush and finger impressions to bring softness, nuance, and depth to each piece.
Hand thrown in porcelain, the Orange Vase is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with flashing slip and a chun liner glaze, and fired in reduction to 1300C, the surface carries soft tonal shifts shaped by flame and atmosphere. The gentle form and layered markings reflect Elin’s sensitivity to process and material.
Hand thrown in porcelain, the Orange Lidded Jar is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with flashing slip and a shino liner glaze, the piece is fired in reduction to 1300C, allowing flame paths and surface markings to emerge naturally through the firing process. Its soft, functional form carries subtle variations in tone and texture, reflecting Elin’s attentive approach to material, atmosphere, and the quiet presence of objects shaped by fire and time.
Hand thrown in stoneware, the Teapot for One is made by Elin Hughes in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with a shino glaze and fired in reduction to 1300C, the piece combines a quiet, functional form with subtle surface variation. Designed for intimate daily ritual, it holds warmth, balance, and the trace of its making.
Hand thrown in stoneware, the Wave Tray is made by Elin in Dartmoor, South West England. Wood fired with high iron slip and a shino glaze, and fired in reduction to 1300C, the surface reveals depth and movement shaped by fire. Its soft wave like form and tactile finish invite use, touch, and a slower engagement with everyday objects.
Jessica Tremaine
Jessica Tremaine is a Cornish ceramic artist based in Penzance in the UK. Her practice uses clay as a way to explore storytelling through form, surface and weight, drawing together references to human spirituality, industrial history and collective ritual.
Hand built in stoneware the Horn Vase is made by Jessica Tremaine in Penzance in the UK. Defined by a strong symmetrical form and a dark layered glaze the piece draws on references to ritual objects and industrial shapes. It can be displayed on its own as a sculptural piece or used sparingly as a functional form.
Hand built in stoneware the Stained Altar Vase is made by Jessica Tremaine in Penzance in the UK. Finished with a soft red glaze and defined by a structured symmetrical form the piece sits between vessel and sculptural object. It can be displayed on its own as an art piece or used as a vase.
Hand built in stoneware the Rays Blood Brush Candlestick is made by Jessica Tremaine in Penzance in the UK. Shaped with a radiating symmetrical form and finished with a bloodbrush glaze the piece draws on references to ritual objects. It can be displayed on its own as a sculptural object or used as a functional candlestick.
Hand built in stoneware the Oolong Incense Holder is made by Jessica Tremaine in Penzance in the UK. Shaped with an open organic form and finished with an oolong glaze the piece reflects her interest in ritual use and symbolic objects. Designed for functional purpose while remaining sculptural in presence. Made to order.
Community Event Recommendations
Every other week we recommend women 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, local delivery is free, and in some cases, a local pick-up option is available.
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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.