Made by hand, inspired by nature.

Small-batch ceramics illustrated, carved and glazed by hand in the Netherlands. Every piece is a little different, made to be used, loved and enjoyed every day.

  • Uyoga

    Uyoga

    Uyoga means mushrooms in Swahili. Celebrating the quiet magic of fungi, their...

  • Mimea

    Mimea

    Mimea means plants in Swahili. Botanical designs inspired by flowers, leaves, and the...

  • Mizizi

    Mizizi

    Mizizi means roots in Swahili. Defined by earthy tones and hand-carved textures,...

  • Kijani

    Kijani

    Kijani means green in Swahili. Inspired by my favourite colour and the endless...

  • Chemchemi

    Chemchemi

    Chemchemi is the Swahili word for spring or water source. Inspired by...

  • Mraba

    Mraba

    Mraba means square in Swahilli. Inspired by the intricate motifs and geometric beauty of...

  • Salama Stones

    Salama Stones

    Inspired by the Swahili word “salama,” meaning safe, peaceful, and well, Salama...

Karibu!

Welcome!

I was born in Kenya, where some of my happiest childhood memories were spent playing in the sand and mud. Looking back, perhaps I was always meant to find my way back to clay.

  • Handmade

    Each piece begins as a lump of stoneware clay and is either hand-thrown on the pottery wheel or hand-built. Every form is shaped individually, making each piece one of a kind.

  • Carving

    Once the clay reaches the perfect stage, I carefully carve textures and patterns inspired by leaves, flowers, mushrooms, and the natural world. This is where each piece begins to develop its own personality.

  • Glazing & Illustrating

    Every illustration is painted by hand, and each glaze is applied individually. I love experimenting with colours, textures, and glaze combinations, allowing every piece to have its own unique character.

  • Small batch firing

    Each piece is fired twice in small batches. The first bisque firing strengthens the clay before glazing, and the final high-temperature glaze firing brings the colours, surface, and character of each piece to life.

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Why Swahilli?

All of my categories are named in Swahili, as a way of staying connected to my Kenyan roots. It’s a language I’ve mostly lost over the years, but still feel drawn to, and using it in my work is a small way of keeping that connection alive.