I love handmade things. I find it very special to serve a lovingly prepared recipe on a handcrafted plate, enjoy a good wine in a clay glass, or present a special appetizer in a unique bowl.
Wherever I go I'm always searching for these kinds of products to enjoy in quiet moments, to turn an ordinary moment into a special one (I confess my eyes light up every day when I pick up that mug, that bowl, that glass... that I bought at that market, at that workshop — I remember why I bought each one), or to offer an original presentation at special meals. I also love giving these kinds of products as gifts. It's an original and different gift that always makes a good impression, since they are unique and very personal pieces.
At home we already have many artisanal ceramic utensils but when I discovered the work of Pols Ceramic through Patricia from Sabores y momentos, I instantly knew I wanted to meet Gloria in person and see some of her creations in her workshop. Gloria is a very kind and down-to-earth person, and it didn't take long for us to talk about offering her products in our shop.
Pols Ceramic's workshop is a very special and personal little corner in a very quiet area of Barcelona. There, next to a bright display case, Gloria shapes the pieces by hand on her wheel and fires them in two stages, at 1020ºC and at 1260ºC, to achieve pieces with a durable and high-quality finish.
The pieces Gloria makes are very functional, designed for daily use, with a simple yet very natural and warm design. In addition, because they are handmade, each piece is unique and bears the personal mark of Gloria's hands and work. Imperfections are part of the art of making things by hand, resulting in the perfect imperfection.
(1) Glass, dinner plate and dessert plate; (2) mug with large handle, cobalt glasses and matte and coffee cup; (3) jar for spatulas, dinner plate, soup plate, bowl and glass Pols Ceramic.
I hope this new collection conveys to you everything it conveyed to me the first time I saw it — it was love at first sight! In my opinion it's well worth investing in these kinds of pieces, as they are ideal for more relaxed or special moments. They are also a perfect gift; giving something handmade is always a good choice.
