our team
Founded by Izaan Joubert, an Architect turned Ceramicist as well as Product Designer, KLEIOM Ceramics and Co. is a collaborative studio of professionals in their fields — from our wheel thrower, Steven, to our joiner, Emmanuel, and our detail solver and technical expert, Danie. Together, the team brings each piece to life by skilled handwork, resulting in original objects that carry both intention and individuality.
Our branding story
Izaan began her journey in 2018 under the name Izzy and Clay, after struggling to find a name that felt true to her work. In the end, it came down to the essence of her practice — every moment in the studio was simply her and clay.
As the work evolved, Izaan and her husband Danie began designing products that complement the ceramic pieces, from lighting to coat hooks. the practice grew beyond clay alone and became about everything that forms around it.
This led to the name KleiŌm — drawn from “klei” (clay) and “om klei,” meaning around clay in Afrikaans, her home language. It reflects a studio centred on clay, but equally on the objects, ideas, and creations that surround it.
designed for easy installation
The vision for all our products is to create pieces that are simple and intuitive to install. Our diy coat hooks, plug-and-play lamps, and steel cabinets are thoughtfully designed with clean fixing details and considered construction to fit seamlessly into your space. All you need is a drill and a screwdriver, and within a few simple steps, your piece is securely in place — no complexity, just straightforward assembly.