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About Stonecloud

Stonecloud was founded in 2020. I always wanted to create my own creative brand. I actually started with jewelry but I didn’t like making it, so I searched further for my creative passion and I fell in love with pottery.

The inspiration behind Stonecloud lies in craftsmanship. In a world dominated by machinery and mass production, the art of crafting is becoming increasingly scarce. While machines are powered by electricity, craftsmen are driven by passion, love, and care. Machine-produced ceramics may appear uniform and flawless, but handmade ceramics bear the marks of dedication and time. This is why, in my view, craftsmanship deserves greater recognition.

As the saying goes, “Imperfection is the new perfection.”

Consequently, I aimed to revive the tradition of crafts and create ceramics that embrace imperfections. Through this, I hoped to show that imperfections can possess a unique and captivating beauty, serving as a testament to the value of craftsmanship.

The process of making ceramics is very delicate and time-consuming. Crafting a single mug takes approximately two and a half hours, and each item is distinct. That’s why I maintain a limited stock and offer exclusive collections.

Discover imperfectly perfect item

‘’All Stonecloud items are crafted by me, Nika. I create them in a small studio located in Haarlem, Netherlands.’

Every Stonecloud item is infused with care, love, and passion. I oversee every step of the process myself, except for the firing stage. I take measures to minimize waste, such as creating slip (a mixture of clay residue and water) and using it to bond pieces together. Are you curious about this process and want to learn pottery yourself? Have a look at my workshops!

Workshops