Our story
We are a group of adventurers and explorers, tired of the current trend of mass production where things come faster and cheaper, and we don't know how it's made or who it's made by.
A family at the table
Far & Away began in 2019, when Albert and his co-founder Jacky set out across Portugal’s countryside to find the makers behind the tableware they loved. Today it is a family business: Albert and wife and daughter use every piece at their own table, from weekday dinners to long Sunday lunches.
How we got here
The spark
A visit to Portugal
A visit to a ceramics artisan in Portugal sparked the idea for Far & Away.
August 2019
Kickstarter
We launched a Kickstarter campaign and got the support of backers who listened to our story and believed in our vision.
Today
Our mission
To bring you the highest quality tableware, thoughtfully designed and crafted by heritage makers to truly last. Each piece should serve your family for generations and become a part of the story of your household.
They created Far & Away as a way bring production back to places where makers have been doing it for centuries.
Meet the Makers
The workshops in Portugal behind our stoneware, cutlery and cork.
Our ceramic makers
Stoneware · Central Portugal
Our ceramic makers
Known for making the best stoneware in the region. Fair wages, safe working conditions and ample vacation time are the cornerstone of their success.
Our cutlery makers
Cutlery · Guimarães
Our cutlery makers
A family owned business with over half a century’s experience crafting the finest cutlery.
Our cork makers
Cork · Alentejo
Our cork makers
A factory owned and operated by a father and daughter duo, working only with recycled cork scraps.
