The clay of La Bisbal: eight centuries in a potter's hands
An hour north of Barcelona, the town of La Bisbal d'Emporda has shaped ceramics since the thirteenth century. We spent a week in the workshops to understand what makes this tradition impossible to replicate — and why every piece still carries the warmth of the kiln.
The hands behind every piece
Every object begins with a person. These are the makers whose studios we visit,
whose craft we trust, and whose work we are honored to share.
Anastasia Druzhininskaya
Illustrator — Barcelona
"Sometimes the best gift is attention to yourself and to those who are close."
Herr Studio
Miniature ceramicist — Barcelona
"Creating small spaces, telling big stories."
Natt Glass
Recycled-glass jeweller — Barcelona
"From discarded glass to beauty with a second life."
Curated This Week
A small selection of pieces we have chosen for you this week. Each one handmade, each one singular.
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Handmade
100% by handEvery piece is shaped, glazed, or woven by a single maker — no factory line, no shortcuts.
Fair Trade
Fair to the makerArtisans set their prices. We never bargain down the value of skill and time.
Sustainable Materials
Materials with originLocal clay, natural fibers, responsibly sourced wood — we know where it comes from.