There’s a town in the Czech Republic called Dubí u Teplic that’s been producing world-renowned porcelain for over 300 years As such, it has is known as a hub of craftsmanship for artists across the Czech Republic. This is where Lauriger is located, and over the years, Lauriger has produced everything from fine porcelain to wooden geometric serving boards. There are three equations that Lauriger subscribes to:
Beauty + Function
Art + Geometry
Tradition + Technology
Now there’s a new artist in the ranks that’s bringing a lot of press to this well-established manufacturer. Svetlana Kozenova recently created the “Lilia Collection”, which was aptly named for the lily flower that she fuses with geometric patterns and complex shapes. Typically one doesn’t put together precise geometric shapes with delicate flowers; but here, it is indeed a magical union. As a Czech-trained architect, it’s no surprise that Cubism played a big part in Kozenova’s design language. Each piece is handcrafted, original and unique!
To add to the integrity of the process; the porcelain, which is carefully selected by Kozenova, is itself fired three times. Initially, at 800 Celsius and finally at 1420 Celsius, and after, glazed and air-dried. In between each firing process, it’s cooled slowly and hand-retouched to ensure each piece retains its flawless shape and quality.
We hope that you agree with us that this is truly a unique manufacturer who’s managed to combine traditional craftsmanship with 21st innovations to perfection!
Lilia large serving bowls and mug.
Design: 2012 – 2015. Material and color: glazed fine porcelain, white
Image courtesy of: Lauriger
Lilia teapot
Design: 2012 – 2015. Material: glazed porcelain. Size: 650ml capacity. Height: 14 cm.
Image courtesy of: Lauriger
Molds are created using a 3D-printed model which can only be used every few hours, as they are slowly soaked in water to cool them down. These molds form the intricate outline for the porcelain’s final form.
Image courtesy of: Lauriger