2024 Made in Spain Holiday Gift Guide

This year my Made in Spain Holiday Gift Guide showcases ceramic jugs. There is no reason for this selection other than when I visited Spain this year, I spotted a striking striped ceramic jug in Hijo de Epigmenio. This gift store sells artisanal ceramic, glass, textiles, and other items from across Spain. I have featured this shop in numerous articles on this website, but it was my first visit in five years. The owner, Juan Manuel Gil, was as warm as ever. Visit Two Weeks in Spain to read about my visit to this and other places during my vacation.

The aesthetics of the jugs I selected range from traditional Spanish to sleek and contemporary.

Hijo de Epigmenio

These colorful jugs are traditional handmade ceramics from Níjar in Almería. Sold at his shop, Juan is a fan. “For me, they are some of the most striking and authentic ceramics made in Spain. They are imperfect pieces. That is their beauty. “

The jugs in the images are made by Rafael Granados. He comes from a family in Nijar that has been making ceramics for several generations.

Read Hijo de Epigmenio: For the Love of Spanish Crafts to learn more about this shop.

Photos by Juan Manuel Gil.

Plaart

Plaart is a studio located in Madrid that makes unique handcrafted contemporary ceramics by Isabel San Martín. She graduated in fine arts and received specialized training in ceramics from the School of Art Francisco Alcántara and the School of Ceramics of Moncloa.

These beautiful jugs are part of the Mocaccino collection. Made of earthenware ceramic with a partial gloss glaze finish, they are available in various sizes and brown, grey, and white colours. Each piece is unique.

Plaart is a member of SACo, the association of contemporary artisans in Spain whose mission is to showcase creations by artisans and designers from Spain who work in various disciplines. Learn more about this organization in SACo: Showcasing Contemporary Spanish Artisanship.

Photos by Qosen.