Hello!
I officially founded Tanja’s House in November 2025, but my journey started much earlier. Throughout my studies, I’ve been steadily practicing my craft for the past 4 years.
My inspiration comes from my roots. I grew up in a Chinese-Malaysian household where my parents ran their own Chinese-Surinamese restaurant. Watching them work tirelessly every day taught me the true meaning of strength and dedication. When they retired, I felt a strong desire to continue their legacy. (although not through cooking.)
It was rather the community that they had formed over the many years. Now I hope to create something that that can bring people together. Which is currently my Spiky's. What started as scrap pieces of clay pot trimmings now hold very special memories. The blue glaze is inspired by the blue sky's of Kiso, Japan where I got proposed to.
For now, I’m following my passion and reminding myself every day to work hard, provide for my family and keep my parents’ spirit alive through everything I create <3
