Expertise: handmade ceramics
The Paz collection celebrates one of the most enduring and powerful symbols in human history,
the dove of peace.
From Antiquity to the great masters of the twentieth century, this graceful bird has crossed cultures
as a messenger of hope. In the Old Testament, it returns to Noah bearing an olive branch, a sign
that the waters have receded and that life can begin again. In Christian tradition, it embodies the
Holy Spirit, purity and inner reconciliation. In ancient Greece, it was the attribute of Aphrodite,
symbolizing love and harmony. In the twentieth century, Picasso’s dove became a modern icon of
universal peace, combining innocence, simplicity and symbolic power.
It is within this lineage that the Paz collection finds its meaning. Each ceramic piece is crafted by
Portuguese artisans. The dove motif, sculpted in relief, appears as a drawing in motion and reveals
the hand that shaped the clay.
The finesse of the glazing, inside and outside, reveals subtle shifts in color. It plays with contrasts,
light, and the dialogue between matte and glossy finishes.
Each candle becomes a decorative and meaningful object, where ceramic and flame unite to evoke
hope.
Colombe
In a celadon-green ceramic with subtly patinated reflections, the sculpted doves seem to emerge
from the surface like an ancient bas-relief. The interior glaze, a delicate pink, introduces a luminous
vibration that recalls traditional Mediterranean pottery.
The floral fragrance of the Colombe candle opens with the radiant softness of orange blossom,
both tender and vibrant. Leather brings a velvety and elegant structure, while patchouli settles
into a sensual and woody trail.
Colombe is an ode to inner peace, a candle that comforts and soothes.
Paloma
Dressed in delicately sculpted ivory ceramic, Paloma embodies the tactile softness of clay shaped
by Portuguese artisans. Natural touches of glaze, sometimes glossy and sometimes matte, both
inside and outside, create a subtle interplay between shine and raw material.
Its woody fragrance opens with the aromatic warmth of nutmeg. It is then joined by the depth
of cinnamon bark. Galbanum, a green resin with vegetal nuances, brings freshness and balance.
Paloma finds its place naturally in Southern homes and recalls the serenity of Provençal farmhouses
whose sunlit stone glimmers in summer.
Dove
With its vibrant yellow glaze, bright and sunlit, the Dove candle is the most radiant piece in the Paz
collection. The sculpted doves appear to float upon a surface warmed by light and pay homage to
the glazed ceramics of Southern France. The matte beige interior enhances this luminous aesthetic.
Its citrus fragrance opens with the zesty brightness of bergamot, followed by a fresh and serene
green tea note. Musk in the base envelops the scent in a delicate and comforting trail.
Through both its appearance and its fragrance, Dove naturally finds its place in summer homes.
