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Ceramics that evoke feelings
Handmade in the South of Sweden
Welcome. My name is Heike. I'm so pleased you're here.
I make figurines that are trying to be their best selves, but they're also human. Full of enthusiasm, idiosyncrasies, contradictions and humor. They'll be your small, ever-present reminder, that all of us are just ever so slightly odd – and that is precisely what is wonderful about us.
My more ”useful” items (like cups, trinket dishes, teabag holders and whatever else I feel like making) will help you cozy in, chill out and have a lovely time reflecting and enjoying what is on or on them.
My business is called ”En kruka keramik”:
”En kruka” is Swedish for ”a ceramic pot” as well as ”a scaredy-cat”. The former is some of what I make, the latter is what I am (I do like to wear both belt and braces).
Everything I sell is handmade by me in the countryside just outside of Malmö in the very south of Sweden. I live right next to my tiny workshop with my husband Erik and my son Jonas (born 2014).
Hello everybody, meet...
Introvert Ivar
Most people think Introvert Ivar is rather tedious and boring. He is the epitome of correctness and loves his job as a chartered accountant.
But inside, Ivar is having a crazy shindig with disco-lights and crazy dancing. He’s having an absolute ball - and noone is invited.
He's perfect for quiet carousers who might enjoy owning a little reminder of introvert power.
Nerdy Nora
Nora is rather quiet and a bit of a brainiac. Nothing makes her happier than a night in with a good book (containing many long words) and a good cup of tea.
However, there’s something serenely exhiliarating about standing in a breeze and feeling her cardigan spread like wings.
Nora celebrates proud nerds and heroic geekyness.
Night-owl Nisse
Yet again, Night-owl Nisse went to sleep just a bit too late. Going to bed really can be a challenge when there is just so much going on.
Now he’s just rolled out of bed, but he really needs a cup of something and a good stretch to get going.
I'm sure the sleepyheads in your life, who grumble through their mornings, and to celebrate the reviving power of that first cup of coffe (or tea) will appreciate him.
Handiwork Hedwig
Hedwig enjoys nothing more than being a maker. She is convinced that there really is nothing boring about knitting (you can even listen to a good book while you're going) and that making your own clothes is really satisfying.
Sometimes she goes a bit overboard, piling up ideas for new DIY-projects (tufting, have you heard about tufting?) and lugging around crates of useful (?) materials. But who other than her would have thought that you could make such lovely windchimes of old soda-cans? Exactly.
Hedwig is a great gift for DIY-enthusiasts to celebrate and inspire me-made moments.
Silly Sixten
For the most part, Sixten loves his high status and being very very important. He especially enjoys wearing his sash (”Viktig” means ”Important”) .
But just sometimes, he gets tired of too much status and interrupts proceedings with a little wet raspberry.
Sixten is a reminder to celebrate and inspire sillyness and humor. He's perfect for that important goofball in your life.
Courageous Carla
Carla rather prefers looking on, when others take a chance. She's inside when everybody is getting wet in the rain (or sunburnt). She's a last mover, if ever there was one.
But today she actually thought, blast, I've got a life jacket. Now, now, I'm ready to sally forth. Bring it on. All of it. Let's go.
Carla celebrates and inspires calm adventurer and their everyday courage.
Mindful Melker
Mindful Melker loves herbal tea and also Chai latte. Or anything latte really. As well as Yoga on cold short winterdays.
He would still prefer, though, that you could preserve a pristine hipster-updo and wear a wooly hat at the same time. But as it is he will just have to deal with cold ears.
Melker is a great gift for hipster yogis to have fun with playful mindfulness.
Little forest creature
This little guy (or girl, we're not quite sure it's relevant) does not have a name (yet?).
Living in the big forests of Sweden, it loves how the light plays through the branches in summer and how frost-covered pines glitter in winter.
Sitting on its cushion of moss, it literally could (and will) enjoy the calm all day while thinking big thoughts about the world.
The little forest creature is a great reminder for anyone needing a deep breath now and then, and for all the treehuggers you may know.
A selection of practical things
A sgraffito cup - red underglaze, transparent glaze
A sgraffito bookend/vase/penholder - brown underglaze, transparent glaze
A sgraffito cup - black underglaze, transparent glaze
Sgraffito trinket dishes - red/brown underglaze, transparent glaze
A sgraffito teabag holder- brown underglaze, transparent glaze
A sgraffito plate - blue underglaze, transparent glaze
Eda, Canada
"Beautifully crafted and delightful to look at! Quick delivery and impeccably packaged. Came with a bonus gift. Recommend highly!"
*****
(see original review on Etsy)
Ditte, Denmark
"Se hvor fint de kom frem @en.kruka - har aldrig modtaget så godt og fint indpakket en pakke🧡 meget glad for mine nye kopper!"
(see original comment on Instagram)
Jane, Denmark
"Love the figures - just ordered one more as a gift"
*****
(see original review on Etsy)
En Kruka Keramik - Heike Schmidt, ceramicist | heike@enkruka.se
Webshop @enkrukakeramik| Instagram @en.kruka
I speak English - Jag pratar Svenska - Jeg taler Dansk - Ich spreche Deutsch.