Rialheim
Enter the imaginary world of Rialheim.
Discover this leading South African design and décor company. Rialheim is a ceramic studio based in the small Western Cape town of Robertson, South Africa. This local company has the well-earned reputation for producing exquisite and unique ceramic homeware and functional art.
Clairvaux Estate is home to the Rialheim Studio. On his family farm, Rial Visagie has brought his dream alive. In 2012 he recruited a small group of ceramic artists to work with him hand producing home décor inspired by Africa’s rich diversity of culture, landscapes and abundant beauty.
Handmade home décor
Ceramics
Crafted using locally sourced South African clay with glazing inspired by traditional techniques and designs from our rich diversity of culture.
Home textiles
A range of handprinted table linen and scatter cushions producing from only the best quality fabrics that are selected for their longevity of use.
Hand-poured candles
Introducing a new collection of hand-poured candles, each design is completely original, featuring a pure cotton wick and highest quality Sason paraffin wax for a slow, clean burn.
Ceramics
Crafted using locally sourced South African clay with glazing inspired by traditional techniques and designs from our rich diversity of culture.
Home textiles
A range of handprinted table linen and scatter cushions producing from only the best quality fabrics that are selected for their longevity of use.
Hand-poured candles
Introducing a new collection of hand-poured candles, each design is completely original, featuring a pure cotton wick and highest quality Sason paraffin wax for a slow, clean burn.
New collection: An African Farm
Discover the latest additions to home accents range from Rialheim, inspired by a rural life.
Each piece from An African Farm has a story behind it's design, one a childhood and quiet life spent on the historical homestead of Clairvaux Estate, surrounded by the picturesque landscape found at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains.
Behind the scenes of a working ceramic studio.
Every piece created at the Rialheim studio is meticulously made by hand. So much talent and experience goes into shaping and molding raw clay into these functional artworks. Creating and refining these pieces is an intricate processes from molding to glazing, transforming simple materials into one-of-a-kind ceramics is at the heart of this brand. Here, hands bring life to the clay and other raw materials.
