Newcastle's favourite ceramic store celebrates four years
Situated on the ever-so-popular dining and shopping strip, Darby Street in Cooks Hill sits Palinopsia Ceramics. Founded by Tamara Bajic, Palinopsia recently celebrated four years in business – a milestone marked by reflection, gratitude, and bold plans for the future.
Founder – Tamara Bajic
“It’s been an incredible four years, and this milestone feels like a true celebration of resilience, community, and creativity,” Tamara said.
From a dream born of her love for design and ceramics to a thriving business, the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Highlights include launching eight distinct ceramic collections and collaborating with iconic venues like 6HEAD in Sydney and Newcastle’s The Flotilla.
Over those years, Palinopsia’s creations have also graced tables at celebrated dining spots, wedding registries, and even luxury settlement gift boxes.
Opening the Darby Street store in June, 2021 was a defining moment for the brand and for Tamara.
“It allowed us to truly connect with the local community. Watching our work become part of people’s celebrations and milestones has been incredibly rewarding.”
This strong community relationship is at the heart of Palinopsia’s story. The loyal support from customers has propelled the business forward, enabling Tamara to embrace ambitious projects like the newly launched Marble Jupiter collection.
“This collection has been a dream since our beginnings – a true celebration of clay itself. While the ancient marbling technique is often seen in decorative ceramics, we wanted to take it further by creating a full marbled dinner set. This collection honours the raw beauty of clay, making it the star of the show.”
The marbled patterns, formed through gravity and chance, produce stunning designs reminiscent of natural fractals and cosmic wonders.
Flotilla – Photography courtesy of David Griffen
The new collection has already made its way to esteemed venues, including MarraMarra Lodge on the Hawkesbury River and The Flotilla here in Newcastle.
Marramarra Lodge – Photography courtesy of Dom Cherry
“These connections came about naturally, built on a shared passion for producing the best products and offering exceptional experiences. When you’re deeply invested in what you do, people who share that energy will find you – and that’s exactly what happened.”
As Palinopsia enters its fifth year, the future is brimming with creative possibilities. Plans include expanding into international markets, with exciting projects on the horizon in Japan, Portugal, and India.
“The next 12 months are all about creativity unleashed. We’re finally able to bring long-held concepts to life.”
Having transitioned from a startup to a rooted part of Newcastle’s creative community, Palinopsia Ceramics is poised for even greater achievements.
Whether you’re interested in getting your hands on the brand-new Marble Jupiter collection and bring the chef-quality tableware into your own home, looking for a unique wedding gift, or just interested to hear more about the Palinopsia Ceramics story and browse the entire range, the Darby Street store is open seven days a week from 10am, or you can shop online.
