Mate Ceramics is the work of Marie Technau—a designer who traded the fast pace of digital communication for the slow, grounding world of clay. Originally from Germany and now based just inland from Ericeira, Portugal, Marie crafts each piece by hand, letting intuition and touch guide the process. Her ceramics aren’t just objects; they’re companions for daily life, meant to be held, used, and woven into new stories with every meal or ritual. Marie’s background in design is evident in the clean lines and thoughtful forms of her work, but it’s the individuality of each vessel—the subtle imprints of the maker’s hand, the evolving surface, the sense of presence—that sets Mate Ceramics apart.