Ceramic bowl - floral pattern

These bowls, wheel-thrown and hand-painted in Sifnos in the Cyclades, feature the floral motifs cherished by Nikos and his family. Blue, green, or red flowers enliven the surface of the ceramic, adding softness and color to the tableware. Each piece is unique, as if the sea, the wind, and the light had left their mark on the glaze. Used daily—for breakfast, soup, fruit, or an impromptu dessert—these bowls always give the impression of holding a piece of the Mediterranean in your hands.

Here, the tradition dates back to antiquity. Ceramics made on this small Cycladic island were once transported by boat, delivered from village to village as far as Athens. In the workshop located in the northern part of the island—which has no specific address; you find it by following directions from the neighbors—the men of the family have been potters for over a century. In the summer, production picks up to supply holiday tables and loyal customers; the rest of the year, Nikos takes the time to create pieces for the elegant neighborhoods of Athens and for La Maison de Commerce in Paris.

The style of this tableware is based on subtle contrasts: a delicate balance between perfection and imperfection, simple designs, confident shapes, and luminous colors. Timeless—if not eternal—each bowl tells, in its own way, the story of the sea, the sun, and the gentle wildness that defines the island.