Family business with over 46 years of experience in handmade ceramic production from Troyan, Bulgaria. Each piece is created with love and attention to detail.
With over 46 years of experience in ceramic production, we create handmade Troyan ceramics with attention to every detail. We are a family business founded by Plamen and Tanya Ilievi, and today their daughters - Radina and Ilina - work side by side with them, continuing the family tradition and love for the craft. All products are created entirely by hand - from shaping on the potter's wheel to final details, without the use of machine production. We use only certified and high-quality materials.
Our ceramics are offered and valued by customers around the world, and our craftsmanship is featured in various television programs dedicated to Bulgarian traditions and crafts. We offer household and souvenir Troyan ceramics that bring comfort, tradition and authentic atmosphere to your home. Our rich assortment and proven quality are a guarantee of durability and satisfaction.
The production of our ceramics is an entirely manual process that has preserved the traditions of the Troyan craft through generations. Each piece is shaped on a potter's wheel with attention to detail, patience and craftsmanship accumulated over the years.
We use only certified and high-quality materials that guarantee strength, safety and durability of the products. All stages - from shaping and drying, through decoration and glazing, to firing - are done by hand, without the use of machine production.
Thanks to this approach, each piece is unique and carries its own character, warmth and authenticity. It is the handmade work that makes our ceramics not just an object, but part of Bulgarian tradition and home comfort.
Each piece is created entirely by hand on a potter's wheel
We use only ready certified materials for quality
Rich assortment and proven quality of items
Careful crafting from material selection to the final product in your home
The process of making each piece is entirely manual and takes approximately 20 days - from initial preparation to the final finished stage.
We select and prepare clay with appropriate density and elasticity for manual processing
The piece is shaped by hand on a potter's wheel and acquires its basic form
Fine corrections and smoothing of details are performed
Each piece is decorated by hand with traditional Troyan ornaments
After decoration, the piece is fired to become strong and durable
Glaze is applied, which gives a finished look, color and protection
The glaze and decoration are fixed and the final result is achieved
Each piece is carefully checked and prepared for customers
The clay pot is suitable for cooking dishes in the oven. Place the pot in a cold oven, then heat it gradually.
Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not place a hot pot on a cold or wet surface to prevent thermal shock.
The pot is suitable for use in a microwave oven. It can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Not suitable for direct contact with open fire or stovetop.
Yes, it is suitable for use in the oven. Place it in a cold oven and heat gradually.
Yes, the ceramic pot can be used in a microwave oven.
Yes, the pot is suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.
No, it is not suitable for direct contact with a stovetop or open fire.
No. It is recommended to place the pot in a cold oven to avoid thermal shock.
Avoid sudden temperature changes and do not place a hot pot on cold or wet surfaces.
Yes, the materials used are suitable for contact with food.
Yes, ceramics retain heat for a long time and help with even cooking.
Yes, ceramic pots are suitable for both cooking and serving.
Clay is a natural material, while ceramics is processed and fired clay, suitable for household use.
