Hi, my name is Noor. I’m half Syrian, half Korean, and running a chaotic, small-batch ceramic operation right out of my Montreal home studio.

My path here was anything but linear: I’ve lived in five different countries, spent years as a musician in Tennessee, and have spent my whole life obsessing over all types of arts and crafts. I draw huge inspiration from nature, its raw textures, organic lines, and natural palette, which naturally led me to picking up clay 1.5 years ago. Once I started throwing ceramics, I immediately developed a zero-tolerance policy for rigid rules. I spend my days in my home studio arguing with clay, trying to convince it that a plate is just a flat mug and a vase is just an excessively tall one.

I don’t take myself too seriously, and mugd is my way of bringing earthy, handmade joy into everyday spaces with a touch of humor. Bottom line? Life is short, art should be fun, and everything in your home deserves to get mugd.