Terracota Art · Lima
Ceramics by a Russian master, made in Lima
Cups, bowls and platters with Andean relief, every measure in golden proportion. Workshop in Lima, shipping across Peru.
Φ · The proportion
Φ 1,618
I believe a vessel in golden proportion gives structure to the water it holds.
Every measure of the form and every line of the relief fit into the same proportion, with nothing left over. I don't sell a cup: I sell what it gives.
Chapter 1 · The master
From Moscow to Lima
13 years at the wheel. A workshop in the centre of Moscow where he taught throwing, modelling, decorating and glazing. Now in Lima.
Meet the master
4000 years
Chapter 2 · The piece
4000 years ago · Chancay valley, north of Lima
This step was carved in stone 4000 years ago, in the Chancay valley. Today you feel it under your fingers in a cup made in Lima.
Nasca · 200–600
The Nasca weavers repeated the step in their textiles, over and over.
Tiahuanaco
At Tiahuanaco the same step became great stone, for those who walked towards the lake.
Inca · uncu tunic
The Incas wore it on the uncu tunic: the chakana, the Andean cross of three steps.
Today · Lima, on your table
The same step, handmade in a Terracota Art cup.
Chapter 3 · Technique
What almost nobody does in Peru
Proportion · Φ 1.618
Every measure of the design fits into the form with nothing left over.
Nerikomi and neriage
A Japanese technique: coloured clays, by hand or on the wheel; the pattern runs right through the piece. "An art within the art of ceramics".
Form follows life
Why cups in the north close in and cups in the south open out.
High temperature
White clay and glaze fired at 1200 °C or more: the basis of tableware for restaurants.
Chapter 4 · For you
Who is it for?
Restaurants and cafésSample series for your menu
CafésCups for espresso, cappuccino, latte and filter
Hotels and lodgesBreakfast, room, spa and hotel shop
Shops and wholesalersCatalogue, terms and a call
GiftsCompanies, weddings and events
RentalEvents, photo shoots, a trial in your restaurant
WorkshopsIn Lima, online, in your city and for travellers
PartnersIf your table, your trip or your work involves ceramics
Chapter 5 · Peru
One cup, all of Peru
Made in Lima. We ship across Peru.
Chakana
Olive green
Sol
Olive and celadon
Meandro
Dark olive
Turquesa
Celadon
Stepped bowl
Olive
Fuente platter
Amber
Chapter 7 · Catalogue
Catalogue 2026 · 11 pieces
For restaurants, hotels and shops.
Download the catalogue (PDF)Chapter 8 · Read