Origin
FAAJA was born from the dialogue between pottery and woodworking in our Casa Taller in Quito, Ecuador. Isadora’s exploration of hand-built ceramics and Pedro’s practice with wood converged in the reinterpretation of the ancient coiling technique, giving rise to sculptural lamps built layer by layer. This creative process emerges from our daily rhythm of living, making, and sharing as a family, where the boundaries between home and workshop dissolve. FAAJA is not just the result of material experimentation, but a reflection of how craft and life intertwine in a continuous act of creation.
Layers
At the heart of FAAJA is a simple yet meticulous technique. We cut natural wood into fine strips, only a few millimeters thick, and then slowly bend, layer, and coil them by hand. Each lamp grows gradually through this repetitive process, much like weaving or building a vessel. This approach allows the wood to retain its natural strength while becoming unexpectedly light. It is a process that values patience, craftsmanship, and sustainability. The result is a form that feels organic, almost as if it had grown on its own, guided by the rhythms of material and hand.
