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Daniel Asztalos makes functional ceramics and offers pottery workshops, and now his gallery \u2014 housed in a mill \u2014 welcomes visitors with drinks, while the park with a lake offers moments of escape<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If – as the famous Latin phrase has it – the name truly is a sign, Daniel Asztalos<\/a> would have been a carpenter, for his surname means just that in Hungarian. Had his father had his way, Daniel would have become a veterinarian, but it was Daniel\u2019s sister who ultimately followed in their father\u2019s footsteps. Daniel himself chose a different route and went to study forestry in Zagreb. Fate, however, had other plans, and soon the wheel of destiny, or in his case, the pottery wheel set his life in a new direction. After seeing one at a master potter\u2019s in Hungary, he knew he was hooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism as the Driving Factor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I casually ask my friends what comes to mind with the phrase \u201cpotter\u2019s wheel,\u201d those who know Daniel answer without hesitation – \u201cDaniel Asztalos,\u201d – while others reply, \u201cThe movie Ghost.\u201d Daniel\u2019s story doesn\u2019t involve tragic love, ghosts, or even Demi Moore, but it does feature someone precious to him \u2014 his wife Sandra, his invaluable partner in both business and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They welcome me at their family home in Beli Manastir, at Daniel\u2019s ceramics studio. The house is on a street known locally as The Directors\u2019 Row, a nickname from Yugoslav times when black Mercedes lined the street, picking up socialist directors and officials. The Asztalos family, however, has deep roots in the area, with Daniel\u2019s grandfather living nearby and his high school just down the road. Perfect setup to run home from school for a quick lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although I\u2019ve visited Daniel\u2019s mill gallery many times, this autumn was my first time seeing his workshop in Beli Manastir. It is here that Daniel is fully in his element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom the very start, I knew I had to incorporate tourism into my work to survive. My Beli Manastir studio wasn\u2019t ideal for that, so I jumped at the chance to buy an old mill in Suza. I envisioned it as both a gallery and a workshop where visitors could craft their own souvenirs, which we\u2019ve rounded off beautifully with the addition of a tasting area. The mill is surrounded by a big park (over a hectare!) and lake where visitors can relax with a drink. The idea to have a tasting area there was perfect because tourists often ask if they can grab a drink. We only serve them outdoors and only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in good weather, which complements our core business since they drink from the pottery I make. Visitors frequently say, \u2018Oh, that\u2019s beautiful; I\u2019d love to buy a cup like this!\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel also organizes workshops, allowing guests to try their hand at pottery. He fires their creations \u2014 yes, that\u2019s the expression \u2014 and later sends them to his visitors. More and more people, he says, are rediscovering the beauty of natural materials and abandoning plastics, opting for pottery as a meaningful keepsake that brings back memories of their trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, Daniel\u2019s best-known work is functional pottery. He calls himself a ceramicist but often laughs when people ask for tile-laying services, thinking he installs ceramic tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. Potter, ceramicist, craftsman \u2014 whatever you call him, he\u2019s also an artist, creating beautiful functional kitchenware. Anyway, we enjoyed a cup of Turkish coffee from his cups, surrounded by pots at various stages of creation, along with a finished collection of coffee and tea cups. The studio is cozy and warm, thanks to the kiln that reaches 1000\u00b0C \u2014 the temperature required to fire his signature pots, lids, and tableware. Though he laughingly admits he would happily give a refund to anyone who bought his creations twenty years ago, Daniel is now confident that Asztalos pottery \u2014 if used properly \u2014 will last for generations. His most popular item is the bean pot, traditionally used for cooking over (or rather beside) an open fire. But Daniel\u2019s pots are versatile enough to use for baking, stovetop cooking, and even on modern cooktops, making them ideal for preparing all kinds of dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPeople are more willing to invest these days. If they\u2019re choosing quality food, they also want natural, high-quality cookware to prepare their food in (closed for cooking, open top for baking). And ceramics are the perfect match! I\u2019m no chef, I just love to eat, but those who do cook swear by my pots. There\u2019s beauty in cooking a meal in a lovely pot and serving it in a handmade bowl, don\u2019t you think?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel\u2019s army of international customers agrees. His products are in high demand, but he\u2019s committed to quality over quantity, which limits production. And he doesn\u2019t care about expanding. For as it is now, each of his unique ceramic pieces seems to carry with it the spirit of the penates – the ancient Roman household guardians and protectors of family food stores – or perhaps their Baranja counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Mud to Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his pottery, Daniel uses a special fireproof clay with unique properties, sourced from Germany. Once he molds a piece, it air-dries for several days before its first firing. Then he adds the glaze, which is essential on the inside and optional on the outside. His glaze is food-safe, also sourced from Germany. The pottery then undergoes a second firing. Each piece may resemble its \u201csisters,\u201d but no two are identical. Daniel\u2019s pottery is prized for its quality, originality, and personal craftsmanship. Most importantly, it bears the name of a man who, despite working with mud, has never sullied his good reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook: Asztalos Keramika<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-mail: asztalos.keramika@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone: 385(0)98 9455 990<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by Ivana Rab Gulja\u0161<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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