Date: July 28, 2025
Category: Home & Living
Our quest for artisan-crafted tableware led us to family-run kilns in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Hand-painted ceramic dinnerware is trending, but consistency is a challenge. We’ve secured exclusivity for their new terracotta line after rigorous sample testing.
Lessons Learned:
🔥 Material Matters: Local red clay reduces transport emissions but requires longer firing cycles.
🎨 Color Variance: Natural pigments mean slight hue variations – we’ll market this as “artisan charm”!
✊ Ethical Bonus: Confirmed fair wages & apprenticeship programs.
Next Steps:
Plan photo shoot showcasing imperfect beauty for Q4 campaigns
Develop protective shipping inserts to reduce breakage