Hand crafted on the Mediterranean coast.
INSPIRED BY THE RAW BEAUTY OF ROCK FORMATIONS.
Functional and decorative vessels created to elevate your daily routines.
Maya Carves was born from love for mountains, rocky landscapes and the raw beauty of nature.
All stoneware pieces are made entirely by hand. When looking close you will be able to observe and enjoy charming irregularities in each piece.
Inspired by traditional Japanese yunomi and chawan teaware, some vessels have been made from a solid block of clay. Giving them their initial form, they are then hollowed out, hand trimmed and textured to achieve an aesthetic that echoes the raw beauty of rock formations.
All of the ceramic functional and decorative wares are hand built, using different techniques like pinching, coil building slab building and kurinuki. Some of the pieces are made using the potter’s wheel and then textured and faceted by hand.
I create my ceramic pieces with an artistic vision, rooted in tradition and inspired by nature. Maya Carves promotes handcrafted ceramics that blend function with art, celebrating the beauty of everyday objects through small-batch, sustainably made designs. Focused on one-of-a-kind items with a transparent production process and sustainable practices to oppose mass-produced ceramics, creating exclusivity and a sense of connection with the maker.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Maya, the artist behind Maya Carves.
Born by the Black sea and later enchanted by the mountains, I draw my inspiration from my love for the outdoors, my passion for rock climbing and my admiration for the beauty of the landscapes that surrounds us.
PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO REACH OUT TO ME FOR FREE LOCAL PICK UP IN BARCELONA.
Discover both functional and decorative vessels created to elevate the daily life. Each vessel is entirely hand made, using both old and new techniques that require time and dedication, to produce objects that represent the organic forms and imperfect lines found in nature.
Aftercare
All vessels are food and dish washer safe.
But to ensure the long life of your one of a kind vessel, I recommend washing it by hand and with care. Regular use in the dishwasher may shorten its life. Microwaves can cause damage to your ceramic pieces.
Keep in mind that strong coloured liquids or foods such as coffee and tea can stain the more light coloured vessels overtime.
Enjoy.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions about custom orders. Here you can find a curated selection of the vessels.
White Sand Shiboridashi II.
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Sand White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 145 ml ◦ H: 8cm D: 8,5 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
Old White tea or coffee cup IV
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 145 ml ^ H 7 cm D 8.5 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
A set of coffee cups. Glazed in old white.
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old white + oxides decoration
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand
Volume: 120 ml / each
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
A tea bowl for matcha.
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old white + Oxide decoration
Technique: Potter’s wheel + Individually textured by hand
Volume: 240ml
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
S bowl for delicious snacks.
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 168 ml. ^ H 6,5 cm D 11, 5 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
S bowl in old white XI
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Sand White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 195 ml ^ H 6 cm D 12 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
S Bowl in Old White XI
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 210 ml ^ H 6,5 cm D 12 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
Old White S Bowl XII
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 190 ml. ^ H 7 cm D 10 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.
Old white Fluted Bowl
Firing: Electric
Glaze: Old White
Technique: Potter’s wheel + textured by hand.
Volume: 238 ml ^ H 8 cm W 12 cm
Each vessel its created by hand and there will be no two completely alike.