Kristhel N. Jiménez León
Colombian designer, ceramic artist, art and design advisor based in Milan.
Kristhel creates bespoke interiors and furniture that feel calm, harmonious, and timeless. Her design practice is defined by sustainability, materiality, and craftsmanship.
Her ceramic work is guided by a deep respect for nature and a wabi-sabi sensibility. Through handcrafted moon jars, her work reflects the connection between nature, the cosmos, resilience and the passage of time.
As an art and design advisor, Kristhel guides clients in selecting pieces that enrich their homes and create meaningful, harmonious environments.
Portrail by Hugo Thomassen
Press
Awards
Finalist for the prestigious Premio Maestri d'Eccellenza award, presented by LVMH and Fendi, recognizing outstanding artisans and ecological innovators.
Kristhel developed a innovative bioplastic composition, having meticulously researched and crafted bio-polymers derived from algae and natural materials since 2018.
Being selected for this distinguished award holds immense significance for her career as both a designer and artisan. She extends her deepest gratitude to Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Camera Moda Fashion Trust, and Confartigianato for their curiosity in her work, encouragement, and support.
Link to the La Repubblica article here.
Milan, 2023
Exhibitions
‘The secret in their eyes’ by Openhouse magazine. Salone del mobile - Milan
2025
2025
ZⓢonaMaco - Mexico City
LVMH and Fendi ‘Premio maestri d’eccellenza’
2023