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About

About

 

The name Kaoli derives from the mineral kaolin, which is an essential raw material in ceramics. Kaoli’s core products are ceramic tiles and tableware, designed and carefully hand crafted to stand the test of time.  The studio is located in the heart of Turku’s Port Arthur. 

I’m Casper Tuomaala (b. 1990) and I am the founder of Kaoli. I’m a craftsman by heart and I’ve been doing ceramics professionally since 2014. The first five years as a potter was as an apprentice and later a journeyman under master tile maker Minna Komulainen.

I launched Kaoli in late 2019 as a passion project and have seen the business grow steadily each year since. Aside from doing pottery in my own studio, I’m also a dad and a professional cabinetmaker. While I’m currently juggling two jobs and my family life, my goal is set clear: I want to make undeniable pottery and grow a thriving business around my designs and my craft.