Laima Ceramics
Laima Pilina is the founder and designer/maker of Laima Ceramics, based in a beautiful studio surrounded in nature 70km outside Riga.
Laima completed her BA in Contemporary Crafts at Falmouth University in the UK in 2013, but it was only after completing her apprenticeship with ceramic master Ingrīda Žagata, that ceramics became her primary passion, and focus to today.
The studio doors opened in 2013 to the public, and through increasing interest and love for the products and workshops produced, a new studio was built in 2018. Now, Laima Ceramics hosts local and international pottery artists for creative ceramic workshops, as well as a growing business for the outstanding ceramics the team make.
What we love about Laima Ceramics
The mantra of Laima is clear and something that can be felt in every item produced- to make our mundane daily activities soulful, mindful and special. The exquisite textures, colours and materials used in the creation of Laima's pottery allows us to experience something out of the ordinary.
Sustainability, stewardship and connection is at the core of her business. Many pieces are made to order, a significant statement to prevent waste and live and breathe a sustainable business model. The materials used in her pottery are porcelain, stoneware and glazes, ensuring a long product lifespan and extreme durability. All products are hand made in her studio in Latvia.
Euporium is proud to partner with Laima Ceramics, sharing a similar vision for sustainability, and keeping alive and available beautiful crafts from Latvia for all Europeans to enjoy.
“Earth benders. Soil tenders. Mud caressing, joy embracing, tea brewing women. We take small pieces of earth and caress them into offerings to the world. The offering of the heart, of the hand, of the spirit. The work is unglamorous, repetitive, technical, and humble. Making pots. Oh, darling, it is not pots we are making, We are tending to spirits, to people across the globe thirsty for things with soul and meaning and dignity and grace embedded at the core. It is the most important work. At the same time, it is really nothing special, just earth shaping.
In times like these, it is even more important to love what you do and do what you love, whichever way you can move it.
Potters keep potting, weavers keep weaving, carvers keep carving, dancers keep dancing, singers keep singing, cats keep purring.”
-Laima