ABOUT
About El Pepito
El Pepito officially came to life in the summer of 2020 but its roots stretch back a decade, when Kathryn first met Francisco (Pep), her soon-to-be brother-in-law, in Granada, Spain.
Kathryn bought a Spanish bowl at a local market and told Pep he should bring these beautiful ceramics to the UK. We kept coming back to the idea, and during the national lockdown—when time was finally on our side—we decided to make it happen.
Inspired by Granada’s Heritage
Granada’s traditional artisanal pottery, known as fajalauza, is a centuries-old craft that has changed very little over time. Each piece is still shaped and painted entirely by hand, continuing the city’s rich Moorish artistic legacy that has inspired creators around the world for over 500 years. In recent years, fajalauza has evolved with more colourful and intricate designs, while staying true to its roots.
Pep is proudly from Granada, the land of the Alhambra, incredible people, and the best tapas. Since moving to London, he’s aspired to share the best of Spain with the UK.
Craftsmanship With Purpose
Through Pep’s local connections, we’ve partnered with some of Granada’s smaller traditional workshops to create ceramics that honour their history and provenance. Together, we design pieces in bespoke colours and patterns, made sustainably and true to their origins.
We’re building a curated collection of Andalusian-inspired homewares that bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth and authenticity into your home.
Our First Collection: Lebrillos de Fajalauza
Our debut pieces are the iconic lebrillos de fajalauza, featured in Saint Laurent’s home in Tangier, Veere Grenney’s home (as seen in AD), and the Loewe store in Barcelona. These bowls make a striking centrepiece, and we hope you love them as much as we do.
They are a stunning centre piece and we hope you love them as much as we do!
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¡Hasta pronto!
Kathryn & Pep