Production - Behind the scenes

At Sea of Cups, every piece is hand-sculpted, making each item truly one of a kind. Even when the same glazes or illustrations are used, no two pieces are ever identical.  

The entire process is done by hand, mainly by one artist—Valeriia Pohrebniak Bednaić—from the initial sketches to sculpting, painting, glazing, and firing. Creating a small collection can take up to 1.5 months, ensuring every detail is carefully crafted.  

All of our ceramics are produced and fired in a small studio in a Croatian village in Istria. As a family-owned business, Valeriia focuses on the creative process, while David takes care of the technical side.  

In addition to our in-house creations, we collaborate with talented Ukrainian and Croatian artists, who contribute their unique craftsmanship to our collection.

Each piece carries the warmth of handmade artistry, connecting you to a story of passion, tradition, and creativity.