Handcrafted Stoneware & Narrative Pottery in Bangalore
I create limited-edition pottery where every piece holds a story. From functional stoneware essentials to custom commissions, discover ceramic art designed for your daily rituals.
This is a close look at the intricate carving that goes into my Déesse Collection. Each line is carefully etched by hand to tell a story, inspired by the rebellious spirit of 1920s Bombay.
The KHUMĀR collection is a tribute to carefree get togethers with friends. This set includes sturdy beer mugs, shot glasses, and versatile serveware, all featuring a distinct geometric carving that feels great to hold.
Here is a peek at an earthy, night-glazed tableware set I created for a collaboration. It includes a full range of dinner plates, side plates, and bowls, designed for everyday elegance and durability.
Watch the 'Pinwheel mug' come to life. This video shows my process of wheel throwing and then meticulously carving the clay, a slow craft that makes each piece truly unique.
Beyond classic tableware, I love creating playful pieces like this bear-faced plate. It's perfect for making breakfast fun or serving snacks with a smile, showing that handmade pottery can be both beautiful and whimsical.
This is a story about a custom commission for ceramic buttons. A client needed unique, handmade buttons for a hand-stitched outfit, and we worked together to create 66 custom pieces in various sizes and colors.
Here I am at my wheel, where most of my ideas take shape. This studio is my creative space, and every piece that comes out of it has been shaped by my own two hands.
This is an invitation to Ügam, our student exhibit. It's a chance to celebrate the incredible work of new potters from my studio and see the vibrant community we've built around our shared love for clay.
About Featured
I don't just make pots; I build stories into clay. Whether it is the specific handle geometry of a coffee mug or the intricate sgraffito patterns on a vase, I focus on the pottery math that makes a piece feel perfect in your hand. When you commission a piece, we go beyond simple aesthetics to figure out the narrative you want to live with, from the weight of the clay to the texture of the glaze.
My Approach to Clay
At GOAK Ceramics, my work is split between functional daily essentials and signature narrative pieces.
- Functional Stoneware: These are my daily-use items like mugs and bowls. I treat these with the same rigor as art—ensuring the lip finish is comfortable and the handles are balanced. Every piece is high-fired to 1220°C, making them durable, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-friendly.
- Signature Art: This includes my collections like Déesse, inspired by the 1920s Bombay spirit, and Khumār, which captures the nostalgia of old-school gatherings. These pieces involve complex manual carving and relief work, requiring hours of focused studio time.
- Custom Commissions: If you have a vision, I love the collaborative process. We start with a consultation, move to sketches, and then prototype to ensure the shrinkage and glaze chemistry are just right. Whether it's a batch of custom ceramic buttons or a pet bowl, I treat every project as a unique problem to solve.
Why Choose Handmade?
Because mass-produced items lack the 'jugaad'—the creative hacks that only come from hands-on work. When you hold a piece of GOAK ceramics, you are holding something that has been thrown, carved, and glazed in my Indiranagar studio. It is slow craft, but that is exactly what makes it real.
If you are visiting Bangalore, come by the studio. I would love to show you the wheel, talk about handle proportions, or help you pick out a piece that actually fits your life.
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