Handmade
porcelain and ceramics from Art.E

We craft contemporary Bulgarian design for your home, made by hand and from the heart – unique pieces whose little imperfections bring warmth and character.

Cover iamge of Art.e shop exterior
Cover iamge of Art.e shop exterior
Cover iamge of Art.e shop exterior

Our Collection

For every moment

Contemporary design with a human touch.

Treat Yourself

Elevate your daily coffee or tea ritual with a beautiful handcrafted cup.

Treat Yourself

Elevate your daily coffee or tea ritual with a beautiful handcrafted cup.

Treat Yourself

Elevate your daily coffee or tea ritual with a beautiful handcrafted cup.

Celebrate Life

Unique handmade pieces for birthdays, name days, weddings, anniversaries, or holiday gifts.

Celebrate Life

Unique handmade pieces for birthdays, name days, weddings, anniversaries, or holiday gifts.

Celebrate Life

Unique handmade pieces for birthdays, name days, weddings, anniversaries, or holiday gifts.

New Beginnings

A curated collection of dishes that turns a new house into a warm home.

New Beginnings

A curated collection of dishes that turns a new house into a warm home.

New Beginnings

A curated collection of dishes that turns a new house into a warm home.

For kids

Special cups designed for every childhood stage - from first sips to school days.

For kids

Special cups designed for every childhood stage - from first sips to school days.

For kids

Special cups designed for every childhood stage - from first sips to school days.

Souvenir from SOFIA™

An authentic memento from KvARTal with a genuine story from the heart of Sofia.

Souvenir from SOFIA™

An authentic memento from KvARTal with a genuine story from the heart of Sofia.

Souvenir from SOFIA™

An authentic memento from KvARTal with a genuine story from the heart of Sofia.

Scented Ambiance

Premium aromatic candles for those special moments and cozy evenings.

Scented Ambiance

Premium aromatic candles for those special moments and cozy evenings.

Scented Ambiance

Premium aromatic candles for those special moments and cozy evenings.

CUSTOM MADE

PERSONALIZATION FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIAL MOMENTS

Create something truly unique - from corporate branding to celebrating life's special moments.

Corporate Gifts & Branding

Welcome kits, logo-branded mugs, thoughtful corporate gifts for partners and clients.

Corporate Gifts & Branding

Welcome kits, logo-branded mugs, thoughtful corporate gifts for partners and clients.

Corporate Gifts & Branding

Welcome kits, logo-branded mugs, thoughtful corporate gifts for partners and clients.

Personal Celebrations

Custom cups for weddings, anniversaries, christenings, and birthdays with names and dates.

Personal Celebrations

Custom cups for weddings, anniversaries, christenings, and birthdays with names and dates.

Personal Celebrations

Custom cups for weddings, anniversaries, christenings, and birthdays with names and dates.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Signature collections for hotels, restaurants, and cafes - custom pieces that represent your brand.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Signature collections for hotels, restaurants, and cafes - custom pieces that represent your brand.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Signature collections for hotels, restaurants, and cafes - custom pieces that represent your brand.

Photo of the founders of Art.e
Photo of the founders of Art.e
Photo of the founders of Art.e

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

MAKERS & STORYTELLERS, WEAVING PAST INTO FUTURE

MAKERS & STORYTELLERS, WEAVING PAST INTO FUTURE

We are Ivan Sabchev and Stoyko Angelov - two Bulgarian makers whose friendship runs deeper than our craft. In 2008, we followed our curiosity into the world of ceramics. What started as experimentation with styles, techniques, and materials became a journey to find our own creative voice.

Then we discovered porcelain – a material that changed everything. Its purity, delicate strength, and endless possibilities opened up new horizons. Since then, every piece we create is both an experiment and a love letter to handcraftsmanship.

Our work reflects our decades-long friendship – two perspectives united by one shared passion. Every cup, every porcelain piece carries our exploration, experience, and those small imperfections that make it alive, authentic, and truly one-of-a-kind.

PROCESS

How we make a handcrafted porcelain cup

Porcleain products in raw form
Porcleain products in raw form
Porcleain products in raw form

From initial concept to final firing, we still get excited after all these years. Every step matters - the time, the attention to detail. To create even one small cup, the kiln needs to be full. So there's quite a journey behind each piece

1

From Concept to Mold

Ideas take shape through clay modeling or 3D printing to create the casting mold.

1

From Concept to Mold

Ideas take shape through clay modeling or 3D printing to create the casting mold.

1

From Concept to Mold

Ideas take shape through clay modeling or 3D printing to create the casting mold.

2

Slip Casting & Hand Finishing

We cast porcelain in plaster molds, then comes the magic touch - hand retouching each piece. This requires complete focus and patience.

2

Slip Casting & Hand Finishing

We cast porcelain in plaster molds, then comes the magic touch - hand retouching each piece. This requires complete focus and patience.

2

Slip Casting & Hand Finishing

We cast porcelain in plaster molds, then comes the magic touch - hand retouching each piece. This requires complete focus and patience.

3

Bisque Firing & Glazing

After bisque firing at 950°C, comes our favorite part - experimenting with glazes. Each color and effect is a beautiful accident born from years of experience and happy mistakes. At over 1200°C, clay transforms into porcelain.

3

Bisque Firing & Glazing

After bisque firing at 950°C, comes our favorite part - experimenting with glazes. Each color and effect is a beautiful accident born from years of experience and happy mistakes. At over 1200°C, clay transforms into porcelain.

3

Bisque Firing & Glazing

After bisque firing at 950°C, comes our favorite part - experimenting with glazes. Each color and effect is a beautiful accident born from years of experience and happy mistakes. At over 1200°C, clay transforms into porcelain.

4

Decoration

The third firing adds illustrations, sometimes followed by a fourth firing for gold details. After a week and three essential firings, it's ready to find its new home.

4

Decoration

The third firing adds illustrations, sometimes followed by a fourth firing for gold details. After a week and three essential firings, it's ready to find its new home.

4

Decoration

The third firing adds illustrations, sometimes followed by a fourth firing for gold details. After a week and three essential firings, it's ready to find its new home.

Our Neighborhood

We're driven by a simple desire - to share beauty, comfort, and human connection in Sofia's artistic heart. Our doors are open to everyone who believes that small gestures and genuine warmth create community.

An Artisan Stroll Through KvARTal

The perfect destination for a unique urban experience.

Tiny galleries, local makers' studios, and cozy cafes where art and city life intertwine.

The stroll is an invitation to discover beauty in the details and the inspiration that lives in Sofia's heart.

Instagram Destination

A place where history breathes and art comes alive. The whole location is picture-perfect - from our shop to the entire KvARTal quarter with its artistic vibe.

What is “kvartal”?

KvARTal is where tradition meets contemporary life among artisan studios, galleries, museums, and historic buildings - the creative pulse of Sofia.

This isn't just the block between Dondukov Boulevard, Slivnitsa Boulevard, Rakovski Street, and Maria Luiza Boulevard - it's Sofia's artistic heartbeat in the historic city center.

For over 10 years, KvARTal Festival has drawn curious minds with an eclectic program of visiting artists, architectural tours, pop-up pedestrian zones with dancing and fashion performances. A feast for all your senses.

Reviews

Stories from our customers

Every review tells a real story about our work.

Facebook

96% recommend

"Excellent selection of beautiful pieces and fragrances. Highly recommended - whether you're looking for a gift or something to warm your heart. Enjoy!"

Detelina Hristova

Facebook

96% recommend

"Excellent selection of beautiful pieces and fragrances. Highly recommended - whether you're looking for a gift or something to warm your heart. Enjoy!"

Detelina Hristova

Facebook

96% recommend

"Excellent selection of beautiful pieces and fragrances. Highly recommended - whether you're looking for a gift or something to warm your heart. Enjoy!"

Detelina Hristova

Google maps

4.9 / 5.0

"I cannot help visiting Art.E - wonderful collection of ceramics, posters, perfumes - it is an ideal place to pick gifts. Look what I've just got!"

Nonna Guller

Google maps

4.9 / 5.0

"I cannot help visiting Art.E - wonderful collection of ceramics, posters, perfumes - it is an ideal place to pick gifts. Look what I've just got!"

Nonna Guller

Google maps

4.9 / 5.0

"I cannot help visiting Art.E - wonderful collection of ceramics, posters, perfumes - it is an ideal place to pick gifts. Look what I've just got!"

Nonna Guller

Trip advisor

5.0 / 5.0

"A delightful ceramics shop all handcrafted onsite I believe. The transfers are added before the glaze leaving an ultra smooth and light finish. Very friendly customer service. Worth just having a browse and a chat."

J Kerrigan

Trip advisor

5.0 / 5.0

"A delightful ceramics shop all handcrafted onsite I believe. The transfers are added before the glaze leaving an ultra smooth and light finish. Very friendly customer service. Worth just having a browse and a chat."

J Kerrigan

Trip advisor

5.0 / 5.0

"A delightful ceramics shop all handcrafted onsite I believe. The transfers are added before the glaze leaving an ultra smooth and light finish. Very friendly customer service. Worth just having a browse and a chat."

J Kerrigan

FAQ

Questions & Answers

What do you offer in your shop?

Where and how can I see what you offer

Do you deliver outside Sofia or internationally?

Can I order something with my own design?

Do you make cups for weddings or other family celebrations?

How much would a custom order cost?

Can your products be used in microwaves and dishwashers?

Do you offer gift vouchers?

Can I visit the studio where you make your products?

Do you organize courses or workshops?

FAQ

Questions & Answers

What do you offer in your shop?

Where and how can I see what you offer

Do you deliver outside Sofia or internationally?

Can I order something with my own design?

Do you make cups for weddings or other family celebrations?

How much would a custom order cost?

Can your products be used in microwaves and dishwashers?

Do you offer gift vouchers?

Can I visit the studio where you make your products?

Do you organize courses or workshops?

FAQ

Questions & Answers

What do you offer in your shop?

Where and how can I see what you offer

Do you deliver outside Sofia or internationally?

Can I order something with my own design?

Do you make cups for weddings or other family celebrations?

How much would a custom order cost?

Can your products be used in microwaves and dishwashers?

Do you offer gift vouchers?

Can I visit the studio where you make your products?

Do you organize courses or workshops?