I am an artisan potter based in Amsterdam, and that's why the name is MADE IN MOKUM—because the Dutch call this city Mokum. I throw my pots and vases on the wheel, the old-fashioned way. Then, I bake and glaze them using glazes I craft from raw materials with my own recipes. Some are old and traditional, while others are experimental and funky.
I embrace the wonky and quirky aspects of my pottery. What some might see as a 'fault,' I consider a 'feature.' Of course, I don’t allow cracks in the clay or chips in the glaze, but I do love a good dripping glaze. Although I create series, each piece has its own unique character and personality. That’s why I name them and cherish them as my own.
Like what you see? Want 'something like that, but different'? Just ask me—I love a challenge.
Camille Verbunt, founding potter at Made in Mokum.
Creating ceramics is like cooking but on a really high fire. Like five times higher than your average kitchen oven. High enough to melt rock and so I'm cooking up crystals. Only mother earth does it better but I wouldn't want feel the pressure that she's under...
I make all of my glazes here at the studio. It's a bit of inorganic chemistry: iron, titanium, copper, cobalt and lots of other metals go into the mix. But I try to avoid lead (really poisonous, the romans already knew) and some other nasty chemicals.
It's never easy to let go of a beautiful thing, especially when you've seen it grow and come to life. Luckily I get pictures from the new owners. And...
I am an artisan potter based in Amsterdam. I create ceramic pieces I love and share them with you. I focus on making vases, bowls, and pots. If you’d like something custom-made, just ask—I can craft one especially for you or your loved ones (dead or alive). My work is sometimes dark and quirky, even wonky if that’s your style. I’m not overly concerned with traditional perfection.
I strive to create useful and beautiful pieces. Even without flowers, brushes, or branches, my vases can stand alone as beautiful objects. They are tough—but please, don’t throw them at people. All of my shapes and glazes are homebrewed, made right here in what I call Mokum.
Really, what more do you need to know? Drop me a note to share your thoughts, ask a question, place an order, or anything else you might need.
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