Ceramic products with a story
The Tale
Earth and water, that's how it all began. Earth is the giver of life, and when it is worked in any form with human hands, it is timelessly reborn in another form. In our case, through the power of fire and air.
Every POEMI object and collection has a story. We are inspired by things, experiences, and emotions from our childhood. The plaster on the house walls, the color of the garden, the changing seasons that leave their mark on everything and everyone, the table and three-legged stools where we ate, the wooden bowl for kneading bread, the pot in which bread was baked in the hearth.
With such a source of inspiration, our goal is to create shapes, textures, and glazes that inspire both chefs who want to showcase their dishes and individuals who wish to share the joy of a meal with family and friends.
Production process
Each POEMI object comes to life through a complex process, which lasts at least four weeks and requires attention to every detail.
Depending on the material and product, we use several production techniques – from jiggering yes trimming, until raise your hand sauce manual modeling. After the products are cut and finished, we let them dry naturally, until the moisture level drops sufficiently for them to be fired in the kiln.
First burning, called biscuit, takes place in special electric ovens, at temperatures between 950 and 1000°C, with a single cycle lasting approximately 48 hours.
Subsequently, the objects are glazed and undergo a second firing cycle, at temperatures between 1200 and 1250°C, depending on the composition of the ceramic mass and the type of glaze used.
How to take care of POEMI products
- Before first use. Wash the parts with warm water and dish soap to remove dust or any residues from shipping.
- Handle with care. While ceramic tile is a durable material, we recommend placing dishes carefully in the sink or dishwasher and avoiding excessive stacking or crowding.
- Un-glazed areas. If the unglazed part comes into contact with staining foods, beverages, or sauces, wash the item immediately to prevent permanent staining.
- Cutlery marks. Gray marks from certain types of cutlery may appear on the white glaze. This phenomenon is not a defect nor a quality issue – all POEMI products are fired at high temperatures. It is a normal chemical process, and the marks can be removed with powdered dish soap or a mixture of lemon and baking soda.
