Imagine: Your breakfast plate, your coffee cup, or the flower vase on the table aren't just everyday objects, but small works of art. This is precisely what the La Pittura collection from Hay, designed by American artist Emma Kohlmann, offers.

Plates, bowls, cups, vases, jugs, and platters – each piece is hand-painted, making it unique. They are made in Sri Lanka, and it is precisely this craftsmanship that ensures no two pieces are identical. The name La Pittura – Italian for "the painting" – is a perfect fit: Here, ceramics become canvas.

Emma Kohlmann's designs are inspired by Renaissance apothecary jars and Tuscan ceramics, combined with her own spontaneous painting style. The motifs appear playful, light, and almost as if they simply flowed from her wrist in the moment of painting. This makes the pieces so lively and approachable—nothing appears rigid or over-staged.

• Each piece is an original : hand-painted and with small nuances that give character.
• Connecting everyday life with art : not just looking at it, but using and touching it every day.
• Harmonious style : A mixture of historical design language and modern lightness.
• Conscious manufacturing : Handcrafted in Sri Lanka, with noticeable attention to detail.

Whether as an eye-catcher on the dining table, as a single piece on a shelf, or as a complete series – La Pittura brings a subtle artistic touch to your home without being loud. It's this special blend of function and expression that brings joy to everyday life.

Maybe the next time you're having coffee or dinner, you'll discover that your tableware can do more than just carry food—it can tell stories.