
/ mon.
self-initiated project
Mon collection is a set of handcrafted ceramic vessels inspired by the Sumidero Canyon, blending simplicity of form with the rich, layered materiality of four clays to evoke the land’s silent movement and tectonic beauty.
tableware set.


We often don’t appreciate what we have until it’s gone. This collection reflects that idea by conceiving objects that embrace simplicity in form and function, while being crafted from complex and deeply expressive materialities. Rooted in a return to our productive origins, the Mon collection is composed of three pieces: a pitcher and two glasses of different sizes, each representing the orographic diversity of the Sumidero Canyon in Chiapas, Mexico. This natural wonder, rich in textures and colors, is carved by the river that runs through it. Each piece contains an interior cone, symbolizing the invisible tectonic shifts that shape our landscapes – just like the liquid moving from vessel to vessel.
Material experimentation was essential in the design process. Four types of ceramic were combined (amphora, red clay, terracotta, and refractory clay) to create new tones and textures that echo the layered complexity of mountain formations. Each piece offers a unique tactile experience, with the blended clays producing rich variations across the collection. The Mon collection invites a sensory encounter with the land, where materiality, memory, and movement come together in everyday rituals.
/ typology: object.
/ client: self-initiated.
/ design: Mijali Posada Polydorides.
/ awards and exhibitions:
_ Emergente - ZsONAMACO Diseño, Mexico City (2021).
_ Mexican Design, Objects of 2021 - coolhuntermx, Publication (2021).
/ production: Self production.
/ materials and techniques: amphora, red clay, terracotta and refractory clay.
/ dimensions:
_ pitcher (12 Ø x 25 H).
_ long glass (6 Ø x 15 H cm).
_ short glass (9 Ø x 8 H cm).
/ status: Prototype.
/ year of production: 2021.
/ place of production: Guadalajara, México.
/ photography: Mijali Posada Polydorides.


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