Mother and daughter duo
- Carmen and Gabriela make hand painted tableware, glassware, lamps and sculptures
- They are inspired by art, fashion and nature from different countries
- They have a school where they teach different ceramics courses
Carmen Muñoz trained in hand painting porcelain for two years in Tokyo. Gabriela Aritio studied law and worked in advertising for five years until she learned this ancient technique from Carmen and discovered how to craft crockery in Mexico. Together, helping each other, this creative mother and daughter duo continued to improve their skills until 2006 when they opened Carmen Muñoz Hand Painted, their ceramics workshop, shop and school in Madrid. Today, they make and hand paint tableware, glassware, lamps and sculptures in porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and glass for people who enjoy the value of handmade things, a well-laid table or a charmingly decorated home. Each one of their pieces requires hours of design, craftsmanship and painting. Customers can buy ready-made tableware or order exclusive pieces tailored to their needs from the shop.
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INTERVIEW
Carmen: In 1989 I went to Tokyo to train for two years in the classical technique of porcelain painting. After that I continued to learn by myself. I taught Gabriela the technique of ceramic painting. Ten years later, she discovered the world of ceramics in Mexico.
Gabriela: You can appreciate a careful and detailed technique in our work. We have a classic style adapted with great delicacy and originality to our times. We mix elements from the different countries where we have lived. Our ceramic pieces seek to move away from the conventional and bring a natural touch to the tables or houses they decorate.
Carmen: Tradition can be appreciated in the techniques used to make our pieces while innovation in their design. Spain is a country with a long pottery tradition. Here, in our workshop in Madrid, we continue to learn and keep this ancient practice alive.
We advise young artisans who are just starting their crafts to keep up to date and never stop researching. Working with ceramics is a job that requires a great deal of dedication, but it also brings many joys.
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Carmen Muñoz & Gabriela Aritio
Ceramicist
Madrid, Spain
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Wednesday 11:00-14:00 / 16:00-19:00; Thursday 11:00-14:00; Thursday afternoon and Friday by appointment only
PHONE
+34 913195785
LANGUAGES
Spanish, French, English
