• Lola and José Ángel made ceramics their family occupation
• Their creations combine innovative and traditional techniques
• They are inspired by different Mediterranean cultures

Lola Díaz Rodríguez and José Ángel Ruiz González are the artisans behind Alfajar, a shop and atelier dedicated to ceramics in Malaga. Today they run the workshop with their two daughters, Diana and Paula, too. Influenced by diverse Mediterranean cultures, they combine traditional techniques with innovative approaches to create handmade ceramic pieces of geometric forms, simplified shapes and a timeless allure. Their journey into ceramics began in the mid-1970s when José Ángel, a fine arts student from Orense, and Lola, an aspiring Sevillian artist studying arts and crafts, crossed paths in Seville. Together they honed their skills through extensive courses, workshops, and seminars in Spain, and other parts of the world, as well as through travels and cultural experiences. These diverse influences shaped their distinct style and, in 1992, led them to found their workshop, Alfajar.