About
Noa is a feminine Hebrew name, derived from a root that means “movement”.
Noa is also Arabic, with the meaning of “light”.
Maria De Haan makes functional tableware characterised by its fusion of Asian, Arab and traditional English design.
Her work is inspired by her travels to India, South East Asia, and the Middle East. Maria is currently working on a new collection where she is incorporating traditional Indian designs into the decorative element of her work.
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She began potting in 2005, completed an apprenticeship at North Street potters in south London, then In 2006 she studied under Simon leach at his pottery in Spain. In both 2007 and 2008 Maria spent the winters working alongside Mike Goddard in his busy pottery in Bequia, The West Indies.
Since returning in 2008 she has established her own studio in West London from where she sells her work in London and undertakes private commissions and bespoke one off pieces to various clients from both the UK and abroad.