What Is Irisadre? Handmade Ceramic Tableware for Everyday Use
Irisadre is a small-batch ceramic tableware brand creating handmade plates, bowls, and serving pieces designed for both everyday use and your special gatherings. The brand focuses on durable, functional ceramics that feel considered without feeling precious, made to live in real kitchens and be used daily.
Irisadre pieces are created in small batches across Ojai, California and Portugal, working with skilled ceramicists who shape each piece by hand using regionally sourced, lead-free materials.
What does Irisadre make?
Irisadre designs ceramic tableware meant for how people eat and host today. The collection includes bowls for pasta and salads, platters for shared meals and hosting, and small plates for snacks, sides, and everyday rituals.
Each piece is designed to balance form and function. The shapes are intentional, the glazes are soft and natural, and the ceramics are made to hold up to daily use rather than being saved for special occasions.
What makes Irisadre different?
Irisadre focuses on use first. Every design decision is made with real life in mind. The ceramics are:
Handmade in small batches
Designed to be used daily
Durable enough for regular rotation
Made with natural materials and lead-free glazes
Rather than producing trend-led collections or decorative ceramics, Irisadre creates pieces that earn their place on the table over time.
Where are Irisadre ceramics made?
Irisadre collections are produced between Ojai, California and Portugal. In Ojai, pieces are shaped by hand in small runs, leaning into texture, form, and the natural variation that comes from handmade work. In Portugal, skilled artisans produce everyday tableware with quiet refinement and longevity in mind.
This dual approach allows Irisadre to create ceramics that feel both grounded and versatile, rooted in craft but designed for modern use.
Who is Irisadre for?
Irisadre is for people who care how home feels.
The brand resonates with home cooks, hosts, and food lovers who value durability, intentional design, and everyday beauty. Irisadre pieces are made for pasta nights, casual dinners, shared tables, and the moments that linger after the meal.
Who founded Irisadre?
Irisadre was founded by Rachel, a British founder based in Los Angeles. With a background in brand building and hospitality, she created Irisadre to bridge the gap between functional tableware and thoughtful design.
The brand was born from a belief that everyday objects shape daily life, and that the pieces we use most often should feel good in our hands and meaningful in use.
Why small-batch ceramic tableware?
Small-batch production allows Irisadre to focus on quality, process, and longevity. Each piece carries subtle variations in glaze and form, reflecting the hand of the maker rather than mass production. This approach prioritises craftsmanship over speed and creates ceramics designed to stay with you for years, not seasons.
Where can I see the Irisadre collection?
You can explore the full Irisadre collection online, where each piece is presented with its intended use and care details. New releases are made in limited quantities and introduced in small drops.