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Vaidava Ceramics

This is a story about a generations-long love for a place, the things it provides, the craftsmanship, and most importantly, its people.

Located in a scenic and well preserved corner of Gauja National park. It's no coincidence we're surrounded by nature's finest creations - the respect we have for our land runs for generations and has been embedded in us by our ancestors.

VAIDAVA CERAMICS has been a family-owned and operated business since 1980. Growing up in the pottery studio, witnessing the transformation of clay from a messy material to exquisite objects by skilled artisans, has strengthened the connection to our ancestors. Our admiration for traditional techniques has led us to remain committed to generational methods for producing fine pottery, while also exploring the endless possibilities of clay. By blending Nordic design with traditional aesthetics, we have created a distinctive fusion of traditional and modern tableware.

Miks (current CEO) took over the pottery once his father retired. Pictured here together in their happy place that’s the root of some of their warmest memories at VAIDAVA CERAMICS. Perhaps, there will come a day when Miks’ son takes over the family business. Imagine what our clay will be able to do by then?

We use locally sourced Latvian red clay. Its distinctive red color is caused by iron oxide in the clay. The clay is known for its exceptional quality and has been prized by potters and ceramics artists for centuries. It is also highly durable and resistant to heat. Although a popular choice for brick-making, with our innovation the red clay has transformed into a unique and durable tableware.

We’re choosing to stay true to our roots and still create fine pottery with generational methods by hand. This is something mass production can’t replace.

Let us take you on a journey through our pottery. We do everything in-house, by hand. It all starts with the clay that is obtained in a nearby clay-pit. We then prepare the clay by adding water and mixing it. Once our clay is the perfect consistency, it’s ready for shaping. Our artists use the potter's wheel and the process called jiggering to give our products their distinctive design and clean lines. Then it’s time to dry each piece before firing them in a kiln. Our kiln runs on electricity, meaning it takes significantly less time to heat up. When all the pieces are fired at 1000°. Some might say the most tedious step is polishing each piece to achieve our signature texture. We find it therapeutic. All there’s left to do is glaze the inside and seal the final result.
 
The craftsman Laima brings quiet beauty into everyday life. Known for her contemporary spin on minimalist, Nordic design, she highlights quality, durability, and handmade craftsmanship. Our shared values toward the craft, have resulted in two beautiful collaboration collections - Eclipse and Eclipse Gold. Let’s honor nature by highlighting its magnificent materials.

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