Meet the Artisan series: Carlo

At our core, we believe that the essence of good design lies not only in the object itself, but in the hand that shapes it. The first in our Meet the Artisan journal series brings us to Veneto, a region steeped in craft, to meet Carlo our long-time ceramics collaborator, who continues a tradition begun by his grandfather nearly a century ago.

Carlo is not just a ceramicist; he is a custodian of a tradition. The quiet rhythm of his workshop is punctuated by the soft hum of wheels, the warmth of the kiln, and the wisdom of generations. Every piece he creates bears the mark of time, of human touch, of studied impressions the kind that lends soul to form.

We chose to work with Carlo not only for his technique that he has refined over decades but for his openness to reinterpret tradition. He understands that innovation and heritage are not at odds. Instead, they are part of the same conversation. In our shared language of minimalism, material, and meaning, we’ve found a way to speak clearly and beautifully through objects. Our ceramics, made using high-grade earthenware and certified glazes, are entirely crafted by hand. No shortcuts. No conveyor belts. Each piece is formed, glazed, and fired over several days. Slight differences in shape, tone or finish aren’t defects and are distinctions, subtle signatures of the artisan’s eye and touch. This quiet essence is what makes our tableware alive.

There is an intimacy in Carlo’s practice that we deeply admire. His familiarity with the clay is almost poetic. He speaks of it not as a material to be conquered, but as one to be understood. That sensitivity is at the heart of our collaboration and a core tenet of our design philosophy: to make pieces that are honest, human, and enduring. The ceramics you see in our collection are the result of this dialogue between material and maker, past and present, tradition and reinvention. It is a celebration of Italian craftsmanship, not as a nostalgic echo, but as a living, breathing process. As we continue this journey with Carlo and artisans like him, we honour not only what is made but how it is made, and by whom.

PHOTOS: Daniel Civetta (IG: @danielcivetta)
WORDS: Jay Vosoghi