The team

Behind every La Poterie de Taizé product are people with a shared conviction: that valuable things require time, dedication, and attention. Whether in the workshop in Taizé, the warehouse in Salzburg, or our store in Vienna: we work on a small scale for something big. And we do this as a small but cohesive team.

Owner

Charlotte Riedl-Würfel


Charlotte Riedl-Würfel founded La Poterie de Taizé in 2021 out of a deep connection to Taizé and a simple idea: to support the community's ceramics workshop through a small fundraising campaign. What began as a temporary project has become a permanent bridge between monastic craftsmanship in Taizé and people who want to experience its beauty and significance beyond.

Email: Service@lapoteriedetaizé.com

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Project manager

Alexander Würfel

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Head of Marketing

Valentin Lenger

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Email: Valentin.Lenger@lapoteriedetaizé.com

Phone: +43 670 3545215

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Production management

Brother Bart

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photographer

Markus Maier

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Princess for Everything

Matija Nesic


Charlotte Riedl-Würfel founded La Poterie de Taizé in 2021 out of a deep connection to Taizé and a simple idea: to support the community's ceramics workshop through a small fundraising campaign. What began as a temporary project has become a permanent bridge between monastic craftsmanship in Taizé and people who want to experience its beauty and significance beyond.

Email: Matija.Nesi@lapoteriedetaize.com

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The production process

In our workshop, every step is carefully executed by hand – from mixing the clay to the final glaze firing. The clay is produced, shaped, and dried in the monastery itself before being fired at over 1000°C. Each glaze is also mixed and applied on-site, and fired a second time at up to 1200°C. This creates stoneware ceramics that retain their beauty for a long time and possess a tangible depth.

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Our glazes

Our glazes are made from natural minerals and are developed and produced directly at the monastery. They reflect the surroundings and tranquility of Taizé.

There are ten different glazes, each with its own color scheme, surface, and mood: Blue, Blue Mat, Silver Grey, Bresse Wood, Gousseau, Yellow, Noisette, Omnia, Red Kaki, and Temokku. No two pieces are exactly alike—and that's precisely what makes them so vibrant.

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sustainability

We work exclusively with natural raw materials. Our ceramics are durable, timeless, and crafted to last for years. We also strive for environmentally friendly solutions in packaging and shipping. We believe that sustainability begins with the material and ends with conscious use.

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History behind La Poterie de Taizé

La Poterie de Taizé is rooted in a special history: For decades, in the Taizé community, pottery was part of a simple, mindful life and a silent symbol of connection with nature. When the pandemic brought local life to a standstill, a new idea emerged: to bring Taizé ceramics to the world via Salzburg. Thus, in 2021, our brand was born, combining traditional craftsmanship with new approaches. Today, with every piece, we carry forward the values that have shaped us: sustainability, meaning, and authentic craftsmanship.

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Our team

Behind every La Poterie de Taizé product are people with a shared conviction: that valuable things require time, dedication, and attention. Whether in the workshop in Taizé, the warehouse in Salzburg, or our store in Vienna: we work on a small scale for something big. And we do this as a small but cohesive team.
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Taizé Community

The Taizé Community is an international ecumenical brotherhood in southern Burgundy, founded in 1940 by Brother Roger as a place of peace, silence, and reconciliation. Today, brothers of different denominations live there together, united by prayer, simplicity, and service to others. Their spirituality is expressed not in words, but in lived trust—including in the quiet, artisanal work with clay.
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