Ukrainian Neo-Folklore exhibit, including Guculiya pottery, bottom right
5. Heritage Crafts
The theme of Maison & Objet 2026 was “Past Reveals Future,” an intriguing concept that relates to the way design pieces are made. Brands looked back to reveal traditional manufacturing techniques that can be used or interpreted for creations that suit today’s interiors.
While some preserve tradition, others combine high-tech production with artisanal skills. Whether it be in textiles, hand-painted wallpaper, pottery or objects made of wood or glass, the key is allowing the story of the process to be heard.
Ukrainian brand Guculiya, founded by designer, architect and researcher Danuta Kril, champions an almost-lost pottery technique, Gavarechchyna, named for the western Ukraine region where it originated and survives today, according to the company. The smoky black pottery is baked in a wood-burning oven, where smoke seeps into the clay to oxidize and darken it. Modern shapes and time-honored process combine in the collection.
5. Heritage Crafts
The theme of Maison & Objet 2026 was “Past Reveals Future,” an intriguing concept that relates to the way design pieces are made. Brands looked back to reveal traditional manufacturing techniques that can be used or interpreted for creations that suit today’s interiors.
While some preserve tradition, others combine high-tech production with artisanal skills. Whether it be in textiles, hand-painted wallpaper, pottery or objects made of wood or glass, the key is allowing the story of the process to be heard.
Ukrainian brand Guculiya, founded by designer, architect and researcher Danuta Kril, champions an almost-lost pottery technique, Gavarechchyna, named for the western Ukraine region where it originated and survives today, according to the company. The smoky black pottery is baked in a wood-burning oven, where smoke seeps into the clay to oxidize and darken it. Modern shapes and time-honored process combine in the collection.