The Branch Collection is a series of ceramic vessels, each created by hand on the potter’s wheel in my studio. Every piece is thoughtfully crafted, requiring time and careful attention. The collection features unique branch handles inspired by Amsterdam’s winter forest (Amsterdamse Bos) landscapes. I gather these branches from forests and beaches during my travels …

          The Wood Ceramic Furniture, 2010 By Kesem Yahav and Yoncho Cao The wood-ceramic furniture is a collaborative project between Jonathan Cao, a cabinetmaker, and Kesem Yahav, a ceramic designer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Their first furniture and home accessories collection launched in 2010, combining wood and ceramic. The wooden …

        Project Squaround is a coffee and dessert dish set featuring two series: round and square. Developed together, these designs complement each other with unique points of connection. The project started with a look into the cultural history of serving dishes, designing beyond function, and inviting play and interaction. The set explores …

      This collection features ceramic teapots with large, bag-inspired handles, created through a combination of wheel throwing and hand building techniques. I explored the concept of a teapot as a fashionable accessory, experimenting with various handles and details. Alongside earthenware, I incorporated materials like textiles, metal, and rubber to bring unique textures and …

    This collection features wheel-thrown cups with playful handles in different sizes. The handles explore flowing, round, and spiral shapes, creating movement and character in each piece. The design focuses on the playful use of round shapes, adding a fun and dynamic touch to the overall form. Wheel Throwing, Hand building. Earthenware, Ceramic Glaze. …

  This collection features ceramic cups with second-hand cabinet handles that I collected from flea markets. The mix of clean, white cast ceramic with the old metal handles creates a unique contrast, blending the new with the vintage for a distinctive, one-of-a-kind design. Slip casting. Slip casting clay, Ceramic Glaze, vintage handles. Photography and Styling …