About

I'm Cristina López: a creative, a painter, and the soul behind Kinara.
Do you want to know why I chose ceramics as my refuge? Because in a world moving far too fast, clay forces you to slow down. After years navigating the world of marketing and advertising, I decided to return to the essentials and rediscover myself in earth, colour and fire. Kinara was born from that need to pause and from my desire to create objects with a soul, made with the respect that only craftsmanship allows.


The essence of the handmade
In my Seville studio, every piece is born from an intention. I don't believe in mass production, but in limited editions. I design and hand-paint each work, making sure that every brushstroke holds a gesture, a mood and a small, unique story. Here, my own glazes and technical experimentation meet Andalusian tradition to give life to pieces that don't merely decorate: they resonate.

A project with roots
Kinara is my refuge, but I don't walk this path alone.
Thank you to my parents, for always reminding me who I am and where I come from; their roots are the foundation of every one of my pieces. Thank you to my partner, for holding my doubts and celebrating each time we open the kiln with that mix of nerves and hope. And to Anubis, my four-legged shadow and the soul of this studio.

Your piece of Kinara
When you hold one of my pieces, you hold hours of care, respect for the material and love for detail. My hope is that, when you bring a piece of Kinara into your home, you feel that the story which began in my hands now continues in yours.

If you've made it this far, I hope you find a piece that resonates with you as deeply as this project resonates with me.

Welcome to a world of calm, colour and design.
Welcome to Kinara.

  • Limited edition

  • Handmade

  • Made in Spain

  • Eco-friendly