From Marrakech to Amersfoort
Growing up in Marrakech
Hello, I'm Hind, the ceramist behind The Unique Touch. I grew up in Marrakech, surrounded by colour, texture, and handmade traditions. In the narrow streets of the souks, I watched artisans shape clay, carve wood, and create textiles, always with patience and care. I loved seeing how something simple could become something beautiful and full of meaning. That feeling stayed with me, even when life took me in another direction.
Following my passion for ceramics
After my studies, I worked in an office job, steady, but not something that made me feel connected. Moving to the Netherlands gave me the space to reconnect with a slower, more creative way of working. It started small, just trying clay out, but it quickly became a quiet passion. I spent hours learning, making mistakes, and slowly finding my own way. That's how The Unique Touch began, a small studio where I create simple, hand-built pieces in small batches. Each one is shaped with care and meant to be used, held, and enjoyed for a long time.
Hi, I’m Hind The maker behind every piece
A Family Business
Hind makes every piece herself, but The Unique Touch has always been a family effort.
The Maker
Hind
She designs, and glazes every piece in the studio. Sometimes she comes along to a market herself, so if you visit at the right time, you might get to meet the person who actually made what you're holding.
At the Markets
Dylan & Christiaan
You'll usually find Dylan and Christiaan running the stall on market days. They set up, wrap up purchases, and tell customers the stories behind the pieces while Hind keeps working back at the studio in Amersfoort.
From Clay to Finished Piece
Every piece goes through the same slow process, whether it's a mug or a pair of earrings.
Shaping
Raw clay is shaped by hand on the wheel or built up piece by piece, each one formed on its own, so every shape is truly one of a kind.
Drying
Each piece rests and dries slowly before it's ready for the kiln. Rushing this step is how pieces crack, so we don't.
Bisque Firing
A first trip through the kiln hardens the clay into bisque, sturdy enough to handle but still porous enough to take on glaze.
Glazing
Colors and patterns are painted on by hand, one piece at a time. This is where the small variations come from that make each piece one of a kind.
Glaze Firing
A second, final trip through the kiln melts the glaze into a smooth, hardened finish, ready to be used and held for years.
Get in Touch
Say Hello
Questions about an order, a custom piece, or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you.