Design

Urban Pottery

Inspired by the sea and sun, Athens-based artist Evi Louka of Urban Pottery creates cheerful ceramic kitchenware and uniquely decorated tiles, translating the textures and charm of Mediterranean life and memories of travel into functional pieces that enliven a home.

Two ceramic dishes in pink with green edges featuring hand-painted palm leaves, alongside decorative tiles with similar palm designs.
A colorful arrangement of ceramic coasters featuring hand-painted cocktail recipes and ingredients, including drinks like Negroni and Aperol Spritz, alongside cheerful illustrations of lemons and gin.
A collection of hand-painted ceramic dishes featuring colorful designs of crabs, a starfish, and geometric patterns, arranged on a white surface.
A collection of ceramic plates and tiles featuring playful designs and text in pastel colors. The central platter reads 'la dolce vita' encircled by decorative holes, while the two tiles display phrases 'dolce far niente' and 'ocean air Salty hair.'

Hand-painted lobsters and fish, fruits and palm trees garnish plates, mugs, and dishes with seaside vibes and the warmth of summer sunshine. Vibrant shades, brush strokes, and darling relief details create a characterful catalogue that bursts with joy.

A collection of hand-painted ceramic dishes and tiles featuring vibrant designs of fish, coral patterns, and a starfish, showcasing a Mediterranean aesthetic with blue and white colors.
A hand holding a cheerful ceramic plate featuring a red crab design, surrounded by three other decorative plates with sea-themed motifs, including a green fish, a scallop shell, and a small tile with the phrase 'la dolce vita'.
Colorful ceramic plates and tiles featuring hand-painted designs of lemons, scalloped edges, and cheerful phrases, arranged artistically on a white background.
A collection of hand-painted ceramic coasters featuring cocktail recipes, including 'Gin & Tonic', 'Espresso Martini', 'Negroni', 'Aperol Spritz', and 'Bloody Mary', with colorful illustrations and text.

The tiles come framed in dots, stripes, and waves, or drenched in colour. Each piece is unique, though themed sets form patchworks featuring animals, statues, phrases, and cacti.

A collection of hand-painted ceramic plates and dishes featuring cheerful designs of lobsters, fish, and a starfish, adorned with vibrant colors and playful details on a white background.
A collection of hand-painted ceramic plates and tiles featuring marine-themed designs, including shells, coral, waves, and fish, presented alongside two seashells on a white surface.
Colorful ceramic tiles with geometric patterns, relief details, and shiny gold accents arranged on a light background.
A close-up view of colorful handmade ceramic tiles featuring floral patterns, geometric shapes, and gold accents, reflecting a Mediterranean aesthetic.

A recent series handmade from warm earthenware clay explores relief with geometric shapes and curves, bursts of blue and green, and accents in gold. Subtle imperfections infuse the tiles with personality to form dramatic features or serve as individual art pieces.

Urban Pottery

A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2025.

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