About
About Us
We are Celina and Sara – twin sisters and the founders of miñota ceramics. With miñota ceramics, we fulfill our dream of creative self-efficacy.
Now for a little explanation:
The word "miñota" is derived from the Portuguese word "minhota," meaning the women of Portugal's northernmost region, Minho. And minhotas, or women from Minho, that's us. Strictly speaking, we are filhas de
uma minhota – the daughters of a minhota. Our mother comes from a small town in northern Portugal. The many beautiful and formative memories of this beautiful region probably have the greatest influence on our aesthetic sense – and thus also on the selection and design of our ceramics.
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The idea
The entire world has a cult for this opulent art of forms and colors.”
These first words by José Queirós in his book "Portuguese Ceramics and Other Studies" (Portuguese Ceramics and Other Studies) sum up well what ceramics has represented in Portugal, our homeland, since its beginnings: Ceramics is an art for everyone. It has always been that way in Portugal. The famous azulejos are a testament to this.
Sharing this special Portuguese art with others is also our mission. For us, tableware has more than just practical value. Tasteful, high-quality ceramic tableware offers the opportunity to turn an everyday moment into something special, something artistic. Ultimately, it's the small, simple moments spent with loved ones that make life worthwhile. Contributing to these small, simple moments for others also fills us with appreciation. That is the motivation behind miñota ceramics.
In our journal article you can learn more about the history of Portuguese ceramic art .
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The inspiration
The inspiration for the selection and design of our products is an attitude to life that is deeply impregnated in our self-image: the closeness to nature, the creativity that only genuine craftsmanship can provide and the love of beautiful design.
This attitude to life is reflected in our products. Our Viana collection, for example, showcases the characteristic landscape of northern Portugal, with its rugged beauty and the flair of the Atlantic coast. Crafted from sedimentary rock, the rough texture of these pieces is reminiscent of the
many sandy beaches along the Portuguese coast.
In addition to genuine, natural design, we pay particular attention to timelessness and
Combinability of individual ceramics. In a world where one trend follows another, we want to offer tableware that we will still find beautiful in 10, 20, or 50 years. The simplicity of the design is also a deliberate choice, because where can you find more beauty than in simplicity? Opulence comes with the food, anyway.
If you are interested in the values we hold important in the creation and sale of our products, then click here .