Hello
My name is Mariana Filipe and I am the person, the hands, behind MALGA.
MALGA was born in 2015 in Lisbon, but has always had its feet firmly planted in the Alentejo. Its origin and inspiration come from customs, ways of making and using ceramic pieces. I believe that the essential pieces were once created by someone and it makes sense to give them a new life.
In the studio, unique and functional pieces are born, always handmade and in small quantities.
The ceramics I create are intended to be simple objects to be used on a daily basis, simple but interesting, which make everyday life more beautiful.
Thank you for your visit : )
Articles and Interviews
2021
TimeOut Lisbon Magazine - Arts and Crafts : the new generation of artisans
2020
Design for Life by ANTARTE nº3 - “Tradition by Mariana Filipe”
ACTIVA Magazine nº356 June - The New Craftsmen, by Isabel Vidal
Observer Magazine nº9 - The Art of the Table. Wabi-sabi “The Art of Simplicity and Imperfection”
Lisbon by Light - Lisbon Stories by Paula Franco
2019
RTP1 Report - Other Stories - New Craftsmen
TimeOut Lisbon Magazine - Arts and Crafts : Blessed Hands
2018
Homy - Cerâmica: 5 Portuguese brands not to be missed
2017
Etaste - Mariana Filipe - Ceramics in the kitchen