Our story
Hokolo grew out of founder Jen Taylor’s lifelong connection to two vibrant worlds. Raised in Hong Kong and later settling in London, Jen was shaped by the contrast and harmony between the two cities — Hong Kong’s intensity and layered visual culture, and London’s cosmopolitan diversity and status as a global design capital. Hokolo is an amalgamation of Hong Kong and London, the brand is a tribute to that dual heritage, a fusion of the places that continue to inspire her work.
With a background in architecture, Jen developed a deep appreciation for structure, proportion, and the quiet discipline of good design. Yet she was always drawn to the joy of colour, pattern, and the beauty found in everyday objects. Hokolo became the space where those instincts could meet — a studio rooted in precision but fuelled by playfulness.
Today, Hokolo has evolved into a practice centred on handmade, wheel‑thrown ceramics, crafted by Jen in small batches. Her pieces combine clean, modernist forms with rich textures, bold colour, and subtle influences from traditional Chinese and Japanese pottery. Each object carries the balance of architectural clarity and tactile warmth.
Alongside this new ceramic direction, Hokolo continues to offer its signature colourful patterned homeware, keeping the brand’s graphic spirit alive through textiles, prints, and joyful design pieces. Whether shaped in clay or expressed through pattern, Hokolo remains dedicated to creating objects that brighten the everyday.
