The elegant yet hardy DARIA collection was inspired by plants at different stages of their  life cycles, specifically the seedling process and how it transforms. Evoking a sense of  Security and Hope for Rebirth. An exploration that evolved into our organic-inspired collection that is our elevated basics and beloved family member... 

“I wanted to produce a simpler, more minimalist series to complement DAISY. Designed  around the essential needs of shapes, sizes and colors in my own kitchen”, Johanna Hampf founder.

The seed became the starting point - to play with the proportion and repetition, compositions of overlapping and interacting-forms. Drawing on the transience of the  natural world when making functional wares.

“DARIA is the little sister of DAISY, which is more detailed with its blooming décor. I like  to think it’s like a family, with complementing personalities”, Johanna 

DARIA was the first large series that we designed and developed from our needs and wants. It was a slow evolution that took two years from sketch to finished product. We  took one step at a time, as function and craftsmanship can’t be rushed. DARIA is still evolving with our twelfth shape released in March 2022. 

The earthy colors - Moss and River, is our tribute to the Swedish region Norrbotten with  dark, saturated colors of the woodland of Johanna’s heritage, that can be dramatic, but  at the same time comforting. DARIA consists of eight colors, (and growing), as colors  are in the DNA of PotteryJo, it’s our foundation and joy. All glazes are beautiful both on  their own and in combinations, just like with family. PotteryJo plates, bowls and servers  each have their own character and bring style and charm to every mealtime. 

In January 2021 this collection was updated from earthenware to stoneware for a more durable collation.