Hand-Carved Ceramic Vases and Planters
Bring nature indoors with my wheel-thrown and hand-carved ceramics. Every vase and planter I shape is a little piece of art, inspired by the textures and organic forms found in our natural world.
This textured turquoise donut vase is a real statement piece. The carving adds a beautiful tactile quality, and the shape is modern and sculptural.
A look at two of my double-walled vase designs. The outer layer is carefully carved away to create intricate patterns that play with light and shadow.
This video shows the process of hand-building a large vase and then carving a geometric pattern into its surface. It is a slow, meditative process that yields a stunning result.
I love the challenge of making double-walled vases. This piece features carved archways, creating a beautiful sense of depth and structure.
This planter is decorated with the sgraffito technique. I painted on a layer of gray underglaze and then carved through it to create this magical mushroom design.
A wheel-thrown planter with a simple, rounded shape. It is decorated with a wax-resist leaf pattern and finished with an earthy green and brown glaze.
Sometimes the most interesting part is seeing what is inside. This video shows me throwing a large vase and then cutting it in half to check the wall thickness and consistency.
About this collection
I use high-fire stoneware for all my vases and planters, which means they are durable and fully water-tight for your indoor plants. Because every piece is wheel-thrown or hand-built by me, you will find slight variations that give each object its own personality, whether it is a delicate carved donut vase or a sturdy tabletop planter.
My process is slow and intentional. Whether I am using the wheel to create a smooth, elegant neck or the coiling method to build a large statement vase, I focus on form and texture. Many of my pieces feature sgraffito carving, where I paint a layer of underglaze and carve through it to reveal the raw clay underneath. This creates the intricate leaf patterns, geometric shapes, and nature-inspired motifs that you see in this collection.
I offer a variety of styles to fit your green space, from miniature planters for your desk to large, sculptural donut vases that serve as a focal point in your living room. Because I mix my own glaze combinations, many of these pieces have unique textures like the running effect of flux glazes or the contrast between matte surfaces and raw clay.
If you are visiting my studio in Uttarahalli, you can see how these pieces come to life. For those looking for something specific, I also take custom orders for vases and planters. These commissions typically take about two to three weeks to complete, as every piece must be carefully dried, fired twice in the kiln, and glazed to ensure it is both beautiful and functional for your home. Everything here is built to last, providing a safe home for your plants or a clean vessel for your fresh flowers.
Ihalo Studio
I find peace in the rhythm of the pottery wheel, and I hope you feel that same calm when you bring one of these pieces into your home. My studio in Uttarahalli is where nature, clay, and creativity come together to form these unique planters and vases.
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