We are Sonia Pueche and Jaime Mato, a photographer and a chef from Madrid.
In 2016, united by our passion for artisanal creation, we immersed ourselves in the world of clay.
From 2016 to 2019, we dedicated ourselves to training in various schools and also learning in a self-taught manner. It was a period of intense research and experimentation in our small workshop in Madrid.
In 2019, we made the decision to leave the big city and set up our workshop in the middle of the Sierra de Madrid forest. This change brought us new challenges and opportunities; we began receiving orders from interior designers, collaborations with well-known brands, and commissions from private clients. It was an exciting and decisive moment for us.
In 2020, our work was recognized in prominent media such as AD magazine, which named us among the best artisans in Spain in its "Best of España" selection. That same year, we launched our first online store, opening our creations to the international market and receiving our first orders from outside Spain. During this period, we also collaborated with Lorna de Santos in Casa Decor, being part of her award-winning space "Topografías del placer."
In 2022, we were very grateful when the Michelangelo Foundation included us in their prestigious Homo Faber guide. That same year, we moved our workshop to the city of Ávila, a change that allowed us to expand our creative capacities and work on very creative projects, such as creating tableware for BARRO, a restaurant in Ávila that earned its first Michelin star in 2023.
In 2024, we continue to grow and explore new frontiers, like our new point of sale in an art gallery in the city of Taiwan, marking our commitment to global expansion and the promotion of Spanish craftsmanship in the East.
We keep growing day by day, staying true to our philosophy of life:
We work with our hearts, avoiding haste to preserve creativity and fully enjoy the entire process. We want each piece to not only reflect our dedication and passion but also allow you to experience the same connection and emotion we feel when creating it.
Thank you for being part of época.
