About

I'm Martina, a Gothenburg-based ceramic artist and designer behind Planina Ceramics. Along with clay, I love gardening, books, mountains, wildflowers, and traveling.

I work with stoneware clay using traditional hand-building techniques like coiling, rolling, and pinching. I shape every piece by hand using only clay and simple wooden tools. I enjoy making soft, organic forms that still show the marks of the human hand. Every mug, bowl, and vase is a little different, and I hope that's what makes them feel special.

I started Planina Ceramics in 2019 with a small studio in Zagreb, Croatia. Since then, I've worked from four different studios. Even though the places have changed and my work has evolved over the years, I think my style has stayed the same. I'm mostly inspired by my love of nature and the beauty of the female body. Through my work, I hope to remind every woman that our differences are something to appreciate, not hide.

I make everything in small batches and try to work as thoughtfully as I can. I want my ceramics to be used every day, whether it's for your morning cacao, fresh flowers from the garden, or a quiet moment to yourself.

Planina means mountain in Croatian, the language of my roots.

Mountains have always been my biggest source of inspiration. They remind me to slow down, pay attention, and appreciate nature. Whenever I have the chance, I head for the mountains, and I always come home with new ideas for my work.

Photos by: @louiselendas.se