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"We like to make things that are useful, practical, and beautiful, and can be used for a very long time."
~ Brother Bart, Production Management
Useful, Practical, and Beautiful
Ceramics from Taizé – hand-shaped, made to last for generations.
Unique Pottery Art
Amid the quiet hills of Burgundy, nestled within the life of the Communauté de Taizé, ceramics of special simplicity and depth are created. Every bowl, every cup, and every jug is handmade – with time, dedication, and a focus on the essentials.
Naturalness in Every Layer
We use only natural raw materials. The clay for our pieces is prepared in the monastery itself. Our glazes – a total of ten natural, mineral tones – are also mixed on site. They give each object a lively surface that is never exactly the same and precisely because of that, reveals its character.
Our glazes bear names like Bleu, Gris Argenté, Bois de Bresse, or Red Kaki – they reflect the nature around us and the atmosphere we want to convey through our work.
Made for Life
Our ceramics are more than objects. They accompany daily life: at breakfast, sharing a meal, pausing with a cup of tea. They are sturdy enough for everyday use and beautiful enough to carry special moments.
Craftsmanship with Heart
The Poterie de Taizé is part of a monastic life shaped by simplicity, community, and presence. We believe that things made with care are also used with care. And that beauty does not have to be loud.
We are happy if our ceramics accompany you – and perhaps bring a little of Taizé’s calm into your daily life.
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The production process
In our workshop, every step is carefully done 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, applied, and fired a second time on-site at up to 1200 °C. This creates stoneware ceramics that remain beautiful for a long time and have a noticeable depth.
Our glazes
Our glazes are made from natural minerals and are developed and produced directly in the monastery. They reflect the surroundings and the silence of Taizé.
There are ten different glazes, each with its own color palette, surface, and mood: Bleu, Matte Blue, Silver Gray, Bresse Wood, Gousseau, Yellow, Hazelnut, Omnia, Red Khaki, and Temokku. No piece is exactly like another – and that is exactly what makes them so vibrant.
Sustainability
We work exclusively with natural raw materials. Our ceramics are durable, timeless, and crafted to be used for many years. We also pay attention to environmentally friendly solutions in packaging and shipping. We believe: sustainability starts with the material – and ends with conscious use.
History behind La Poterie de Taizé
The pottery of Taizé is rooted in a special history: In the community of the brothers of Taizé, pottery was for decades part of a simple, mindful life and a quiet symbol of connection with nature. When the pandemic brought life on site to a halt, a new idea emerged: to bring the ceramics of Taizé from Salzburg to the world. Thus, our brand was born in 2021 – to connect old craftsmanship with new paths. Today, with every piece, we continue to carry forward the values that have shaped us: sustainability, meaning, and genuine craftsmanship.