franca
Brooklyn-based ceramics studio known for its playful, hand-painted porcelain and multicultural design ethos.
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Franca is a Brooklyn-based ceramics studio that bridges modern industrial design with the warmth of handmade craft. Founded in 2016 by Jazmin De La Guardia and Sierra Yip-Bannicq—who met while studying at the Pratt Institute—the brand is rooted in the concept of "lingua franca," or a common language, reflecting the founders' diverse roots in China, France, Uruguay, and Cuba.
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Franca - Made in NYC
A profile of the Brooklyn-based ceramics studio, covering the founders' story from their meeting at Pratt Institute, their unique slip-casting process, and their ongoing collaboration with The New York Times.
Franca x Ode à la Rose: A Limited Edition Collaboration
Details a limited-edition Mother's Day collaboration between Franca and floral company Ode à la Rose, featuring an exclusive Cara vase in a custom glaze and highlighting the brands' shared values.
Our Story
The official brand story from the founders, detailing the origin of the name "Franca" from "lingua franca" and introducing the creative duo, Sierra Yip-Bannicq and Jazmin De La Guardia, and their respective backgrounds.