Ceramic Commissions & Collections
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We make custom ceramics for individuals and businesses, and offer limited collections with unique marks and stories from our process.
Pricing Guide
Handcrafted Drinkware & Coffee Sets
Core Components
- Varieties: Handle Mugs (Cappuccino/Latte), Yunomis (handle-less tea cups), Tumblers, and Coffee Pour-Over Sets (Cone dripper + Catch container).
- Materials: High-fired Stoneware (Cone 10) or Porcelain; durable, non-porous, and chip-resistant.
- Finishes: Proprietary electric kiln oxidation glazes (e.g., Mustard, Deep Blue) or premium atmospheric firing effects (Wood-fired, Soda).
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: Standard volume ranges from 200ml to 350ml.
- Safety: 100% food-safe glazes. Microwave and dishwasher safe (hand wash recommended for textured/wood-fired pieces).
- Ergonomics: Hand-pulled handles for grip comfort and refined lips for smooth drinking.
Signature Details
- Composition: Clay bodies often mixed with foraged earth (e.g., from Coorg or Bali).
- Aesthetics: Intentional asymmetry and wabi-sabi elements distinct to hand-thrown pottery.
Custom Dining Ware & Serving Platters
Item Range
- Plates: Dinner Plates (10-11 inches) and Quarter/Side Plates (6-7 inches).
- Bowls: Deep Salad Bowls, Ramen Bowls, and specific-ratio dressing containers.
- Service: Flat Serving Platters constructed via wheel-throwing and trimming.
Design & Durability
- Styles: Options include minimalist white with raw clay, hand-painted floral underglazes (Gul collection), or textured sodium silicate surfaces.
- Resistance: High-temperature fired for resistance to cutlery marks and chipping.
- Finish: Diamond-sanded bottoms to prevent scratching wooden table surfaces.
Customization
- Bespoke Sizing: Dimensions adjustable for specific food presentation needs (commission basis).
- Feel: Substantial weight and grounded feel distinct from factory porcelain.
Statement Decor, Vases & Lighting
Artistic Pieces
- Kurinuki Vases: Subtractive sculpture technique hollowing solid clay blocks for rock-like, faceted exteriors.
- Lighting: Ceramic Lamp Bases equipped with high-quality brass/plastic fittings and wiring (bulb/shade typically excluded).
- Vessels: Large Fruit Bowls, Lidded Jars, and Diffusers ranging from 6 inches to 15+ inches.
Firing Techniques
- Atmospheric Firing: Use of wood or saggar kilns creating non-replicable ash deposits and flame patterns.
- Surface Work: Includes intricate sgraffito carving or brushwork (Kolam collection).
Value & Care
- Exclusivity: One-of-a-kind items that cannot be mass-replicated due to the carving and firing process.
- Fragility: Intricate rims and carved edges require careful handling compared to functional ware.
About Ceramic Commissions & Collections
Clay has a way of slowing me down. Every piece I make is a mix of patience, some happy accidents, and a lot of stories. I used to play it safe, but now I let my curiosity run wild. Not everything comes out perfect, and I’m okay with that. The little quirks and marks - those are part of the journey.
Two Ways to Bring My Ceramics Home
- Got a wild idea for a vase or need custom pottery for your cafe? Let's work together. I like keeping things collaborative, whether you know exactly what you want or just have a vibe. Sometimes the clay does its own thing, so I try, tweak, and fix till it feels right. I’ve made sets as small as 10 plates, and gone big - 300 pieces for businesses.
- If you’re into stories, check out my collections during shop drops or exhibitions. These are my own experiments, like the '100 Explorations' with foraged earth from Bali and Coorg, or pieces inspired by Kolam patterns and hand-carved florals.
My Craft & Approach
- I make functional art for real life, like small batch tableware for morning chai or family dinners.
- I’m big on Kurinuki sculptural pieces and wheel-thrown ceramics.
- Sometimes the firing gets wild - wood-fire leaves unpredictable flame marks, and I love that.
- The little distortions or marks aren’t flaws; they’re proof of the process.
If you want ceramics with a story, not just a perfect finish, you’re in the right place.
Meet your Expert
A Ware Studio
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My Story
We're not your usual studio. I started as a teacher, loving the chaos of a packed class, but somewhere, my own hands missed the mess of clay. Last year, something just clicked - I began digging up earth, from Bali lava to Coorg lakes, even behind a Tamil Nadu idli shop. Every pot now holds a bit of place, a bit of memory. I want you to slow down, really touch what you’re holding. This is my way back to myself, and maybe, yours too.
My Work
Handmade Ceramics & Custom Orders - We make small-batch, handmade ceramics—shop drops or custom, B2B and B2C. Every piece, a bit experimental.
Pottery School & Immersive Courses - Not a weekend crash course. We go deep—wheel-throwing, hand-building, even 8-month immersive pottery courses.
Foraged Clay & Atmospheric Firing - Our '100 Explorations' project uses foraged clay ceramics and atmospheric firing pottery for pieces that carry stories.
Community Pottery Studio - Started Ügam for new potters. This space is about sharing, learning, and growing together—no one left out.