NALEJTO ceramic design

NALEJTO CERAMIC DESIGN

NALEJTO is a group of three Czech designers: Markéta Kalivodová, Lucie Vostalová a Lenka Záhorková. They were brought together by their passion for porcelain and studies in the same ceramic studio. Together, they design and create mostly pottery for daily use. They are always searching for the right balance between aesthetics and functionality, but they are not afraid to experiment either.

Porcelán spracúvate rôznymi technikami. Ktorá vás baví najviac a prečo? 

Veľká časť našich produktov je v podstate postavená na neštandardných technológiách. Každá z nás má svoju obľúbenú, ku ktorej musela prísť a vypiplať si ju do dokonalosti. Markétu momentálne baví prastará sklárska technika ľadovania, Lenka zase tak dlho experimentovala s technológiou odpraskávania horúcim vzduchom, až vznikli kalíšky, misky, ale aj lustre z kolekcie Structure. Lucka zase dlho experimentovala s prastarou technikou ryžového dekoru a zapĺňaním dier rôznych tvarov a veľkostí, až bola schopná túto metódu bez problémov aplikovať na produkty.

Väčšina vašich kúskov vzniká individuálne a stojí za nimi konkrétna autorka. V čom je vaša práca "spoločná" a prečo ste sa rozhodli fungovať ako zoskupenie? 

Fungovať ako zoskupenie má, samozrejme, svoje výhody i nevýhody. Za nás výhody stále prevládajú. Naša práca je spoločná predovšetkým práve v experimentovaní s rôznymi technikami a technológiami, pritom sme ale naladené na rovnakú nôtu aj po dizajnovej stránke. Každá teda pracuje na tom „svojom“, ale s obrovskou výhodou, že máme vedľa seba niekoho, s kým môžeme danú vec prebrať. Zároveň sa aj motivujeme a inšpirujeme. A potom si raz za čas sadneme pri víne a vytvoríme kolekciu spoločne – pri ktorej sa musíme zhodnúť všetky a na všetkom.

Ako by ste popísali porcelán niekomu, kto sa s ním nikdy nestretol?

Porcelán je materiál, ktorý vám nič neodpustí. Ak zanedbáte len jedinú, na prvý pohľad zbytočnú časť procesu výroby, či už pri samotnom navrhovaní, modelovaní alebo vzorovaní, porcelán vám to na konci vždy „spočíta“. Veľmi ťažko schováte chyby či nedostatky, ale to je na ňom zároveň i to zábavné a výnimočné – jeho nekompromisnosť.

Čo vás motivuje pokračovať v tvorbe vo chvíľach, keď nejdú veci podľa predstáv? 

Väčšinou príde nejaký zaujímavý dopyt alebo napríklad len pozitívna spätná väzba od zákazníka. Tá je asi tou najväčšou motiváciou.

Ako najradšej oddychujete? 

Markéta dobíja baterky predovšetkým hraním volejbalu, Lenka je veľmi aktívna – relaxuje pri športe. Lucka zase rada vypne na cestách, pri poznávaní nových miest.

Basic beige grained plant pot

NALEJTO ceramic design
NALEJTO ceramic design

The Basic plant pots are handcrafted from stoneware, so they are breathable and the flowers will beautifully thrive in them. Thanks to the permeability, they acquire a fine patina over time. At the bottom of the flower pot, there is a hole for draining water into the glazed saucer which makes it perfect also for the plants that are watered from the bottom. The size is more suitable for smaller plants or plants with a low root ball. The design and colour is simple, clean and elegant, so it easily fits any interior.

Price €36
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Basic pink plant pot

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NALEJTO ceramic design

The Basic plant pots are handcrafted from stoneware, so they are breathable and the flowers will beautifully thrive in them. Thanks to the permeability, they acquire a fine patina over time. At the bottom of the flower pot, there is a hole for draining water into the glazed saucer which makes it perfect also for the plants that are watered from the bottom. The size is more suitable for smaller plants or plants with a low root ball. The design and colour is simple, clean and elegant, so it easily fits any interior.

Price €36
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Basic beige plant pot

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NALEJTO ceramic design

The Basic plant pots are handcrafted from stoneware, so they are breathable and the flowers will beautifully thrive in them. Thanks to the permeability, they acquire a fine patina over time. At the bottom of the flower pot, there is a hole for draining water into the glazed saucer which makes it perfect also for the plants that are watered from the bottom. The size is more suitable for smaller plants or plants with a low root ball. The design and colour is simple, clean and elegant, so it easily fits any interior.

Price €36
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Basic S pink cup

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NALEJTO ceramic design

An elegant matte cup handcrafted by NALEJTO. With a capacity of 120 ml, it is an ideal size for morning espresso. The cups are made from pink stoneware which is glazed inside.

Price €20
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Basic M pink cup

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NALEJTO ceramic design

An elegant matte cup handcrafted by NALEJTO. With a capacity of 350 ml, it is an ideal size for morning coffee or tea. The cups are made from pink stoneware which is glazed inside.

Price €24
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Structure cup

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NALEJTO ceramic design

Thanks to unusual technology, the design of the cup has a relief structure on the surface. The cup has an ideal shape to be held in the hands, so that the user is forced to hug it, to touch the structure and material. It is glazed inside and on the edge for comfortable use. The author of the design is ceramist Lenka Záhorková.

Price €29
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Colors black matte bowl

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NALEJTO ceramic design

The playful Colors bowls are decorated by mixing different colours of porcelain which makes each decor slightly different and unique. The volume is just enough for candies, nuts, a small breakfast or matcha tea, it's up to you. The author of the design is ceramicist Markéta Kalivodová.

Price €18
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Colors light blue bowl

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NALEJTO ceramic design

The playful Colors bowls are decorated by mixing different colours of porcelain which makes each decor slightly different and unique. The volume is just enough for candies, nuts, a small breakfast or matcha tea, it's up to you. The author of the design is ceramicist Markéta Kalivodová.

Price €18
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Swallow2 S beige rough cup

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NALEJTO ceramic design

The new expansion of the Swallow collection deals with the theme of tradition vs. progressive present. The collection raises questions about the use of materials. The originally decent plastic decor has significantly increased in volume and almost swallows the traditional shapes of ceramic cups and vases. They thus become symbolic objects of today's time. In contrast to the material used, you can still feel traditional patient craftsmanship and a touch of Japaneseness.

Price €25
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Swallow2 S beige fine cup

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NALEJTO ceramic design

The new expansion of the Swallow collection deals with the theme of tradition vs. progressive present. The collection raises questions about the use of materials. The originally decent plastic decor has significantly increased in volume and almost swallows the traditional shapes of ceramic cups and vases. They thus become symbolic objects of today's time. In contrast to the material used, you can still feel traditional patient craftsmanship and a touch of Japaneseness.

Price €25
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