Baptismal ceremony of Niekapka

July 2, 2025, will remain a memorable date in the history of our Ćmielów manufactory. On that day, we had the great honor of welcoming to our studio Professor Jerzy Bralczyk, one of the most renowned and beloved Polish linguists — a master of words, cultural icon, and leading authority on the Polish language and communication — accompanied by his wife, the psychologist Dr. Lucyna Kirwil.

During the visit, surrounded by hand-formed and hand-painted artistic porcelain, Professor Bralczyk became the Godfather of the word “Niekapka.”
This elegant, simple word names a small object of everyday use — a porcelain spoon rest that, placed next to a teacup or coffee cup, protects the surface of the table from drops and drips. Attention to detail, beauty, and function — that is the essence of the Niekapka.

As part of the ceremony, the official Christening Ritual was read aloud, and the event was formally entered into our Book of Christenings, signed by:
• The Godfather: Professor Jerzy Bralczyk
• The designer of Niekapka: Adam Spała
• And the attending Witnesses

Each Niekapka is crafted entirely by hand in our Ćmielów studio, based on a design by Adam Spała, using white, rose, or emerald porcelain. Every piece is a subtle combination of traditional craftsmanship, refined form, and precise execution. Its delicate shape is in harmony with its purpose: to save space, protect the table, and add elegance to every cup.

The fact that such a distinguished figure as Professor Jerzy Bralczyk — whose name is synonymous in Poland with language culture and eloquence — accepted the honorary role of Godfather of this new word was for us not only a great privilege, but also a deeply symbolic gesture. It affirmed that even the smallest objects can carry meaning and history.
After all, a word — much like porcelain — holds weight, delicacy, and endurance, when it is properly shaped.

We are grateful to all who shared this special day with us. We believe that Niekapka will find its place not only on tables, but also in language — as a symbol of tea culture and respect for the beauty of detail.

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