Meet the Maker: Jani Hileman
About Jord’s Hoard
Jord’s Hoard is a small business selling handmade goods inspired by nature in Baltimore, MD. Jord’s Hoard is owned and run by multidisciplinary artist Jani Hileman. Jord’s Hoard sprung from Jani’s love of the natural world and an insatiable desire to make interesting things.
The word Jord (or Jörð, pronounced Yord) is derived from norse mythology. It is the name of a goddess or giantess, meaning Earth. Jani’s products, though mostly made of clay, also come from plants, bones, and other natural materials. They are made from and inspired by the hoard of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Jord’s Hoard products?
At Jani’s Online Shop!
Jani’s online shop closed for the year on December 18th, and will reopen in January 2024.
Pop Up Markets 2023:
Punk Rock Flea Market, Ottobar, Baltimore MD April 16th
Spring Greater Goods Market, R House, Baltimore MD (May 7th 2023)
Old Ellicott City Pride, MD 6/3 2023
Overlea Farmers Market Baltimore MD (June 10th, July 22nd, August 19th, September 2nd)
Eclectic Goods Pop Up at Ministry of Brewing, (June 11th 2023)
Plants Alive! Makers Market in Silver Spring, MD - June 25th, July 30th, November 26th
Hamilton-Lauraville Farmers Market June 20 & 27, July 25, August 8th
Stranger Times Archival Film Screening Event @ 4500 Harford Road, July 1
Overlea Arts Fest August 12th in Baltimore MD
ARTSFEST 2023 - Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, MD (September 16 -17)
Stations of the Crafts, Sept 24th 12 - 5 PM, Metro Gallery
Friday the 13th Night Market at Ministry of Brewing, Oct 13th 6-9 PM
Bazaar Esoterica at The Peale Museum, Oct 15th 11 AM - 4 PM
Haunted Heightscape at Peabody Brewing, Oct 21, 12 - 7 PM
Monster of a Show, November 4th 10 AM - 4 PM, Baltimore MD
The Little Market At St Lukes Church in Hampden, November 25th 12-5 PM
MICA Art Market - December 2nd and 3rd, Baltimore MD
Shop Small Remington Crawl, Mt Royal Soaps, December 9th 11-4PM
Cloister Castle Holiday Bazaar and Tea, Sunday December 17th 12-4 PM
Jani and Victor tabling at the Spring Greater Goods Market at R House in Baltimore for Jord’s Hoard.
Brick and Mortar Shops:
Starworks Schoolhouse Gallery, Star NC
Baltimore Clayworks Gallery, Baltimore MD
What are Jord’s Hoard products made of?
Good question! Most pieces are made of clay! Jani creates with porcelain, stoneware and polymer clay. Each item is entirely unique, made by hand slowly in small batches. Jani fires her work locally in Baltimore, Maryland in various shared kilns.
Why are they called Vegan Bones?
All of the Vegan Bone decorations and jewelry are cast from an original, real bone that was gathered sustainably. Jani finds and cleans up the real bones, then makes plaster molds to reproduce the object in clay. The final product is entirely porcelain, fired locally in a woodkiln .
What do you mean by Native Plant Pottery?
All of the Native Plant pots are hand-pressed with real plants native to the Maryland Piedmont. The plants are gathered responsibly from local sources. All mugs, cups, bowls and plates carry a unique impression of a real native plant!
Does Jord’s Hoard do wholesale or consignment?
Yes! Contact Jani using the email form below to inquire about online sales, wholesale and consignment availability, upcoming events or anything else.
Does Jani take commissions?
Currently comission requests are closed.
When can I expect my online purchase to arrive?
Jani endeavors to ship online orders within a week and fulfill local pickup within days. Please be patient and stay in touch over email.
What about returns or items that arrive broken?
Returns can be discussed on a case-by case basis within two weeks of receiving the order. If an order arrives broken, please take photo documentation and contact Jani immediately for a refund or exchange.
Follow Jani on Instagram @jordshoard