Hand-Painted Dinnerware & Unique Serving Bowls
Every piece here starts as raw clay in our North Bangalore studio, hand-painted with nature-inspired motifs. Unlike factory-made sets, these plates and bowls have a weight and texture that only comes from hours of sgraffito carving and dedicated brushwork.
This large, hand painted ceramic platter is a perfect example of my love for vibrant, imaginative floral designs. I used the sgraffito technique to etch fine details into the colorful flowers and leaves. It is a functional piece of art, perfect as a serving platter or a decorative centerpiece.
This video shows the step by step process of hand painting a set of ceramic dinner plates. I start by layering colors to create depth in the flowers and then add the stems and leaves. Each plate is individually painted, so every piece in the set is unique.
Here is a glimpse of my summer collection, featuring hand painted bowls and plates. You can see a bowl with a Dharma wheel and a personal message, a plate with bold red poppies, and a set of plates with delicate blue flowers. I can personalize dinnerware for you with custom designs or messages.
This collection showcases some of my nature inspired tableware. It includes a sgraffito bowl with tropical leaves, a large chip and dip platter with a water lily design, a quirky frog plate, and a decorative plate with 3D cherry blossoms. Each piece is one of a kind.
I created this large ceramic plate with a fluted pie crust edge and impressed it with a Bodhi leaf pattern. It is a versatile piece that can be used for baking, as a serving platter, or simply as a beautiful piece of kitchen decor.
I love experimenting with textures and glazes, as you can see in these unique ceramic plates. By using different techniques and layering glazes with melted glass, I can create these highly textured, iridescent surfaces that make each plate a small piece of abstract art.
Inspired by Van Gogh's masterpiece, I hand painted "Starry Night" inside this ceramic teacup. It is a joy to hold a piece of art in your hands while you enjoy your tea. This is a perfect example of how I can bring any idea or inspiration to life on a ceramic piece.
About Hand-Painted Dinnerware & Serveware
You might notice subtle variations in the paintwork or glazing on our dinnerware. That is because we paint every single petal and leaf by hand, and carve designs using the sgraffito technique, rather than using decals or stamps. If you want a name added to a bowl or a specific color palette for a platter, we can easily work that into the firing process.
Why Handmade Tableware Matters
When you hold a piece of our dinnerware, you are holding something that was shaped, carved, and fired in our North Bangalore studio. We do not use molds. Every plate, pasta bowl, or serving platter is hand-built, giving it a unique character that mass-produced ceramics simply cannot replicate.
Our Process
We use a double-firing process, reaching temperatures up to 1200°C, to ensure every piece is durable and food-safe.
- Sgraffito Carving: We layer colors and then carve through them to reveal patterns, giving our floral and leaf motifs a depth you can feel.
- Personalization: Whether it is a secret message at the bottom of a cereal bowl or a specific flower design that matches your home decor, we can customize it.
- Glazing: We exclusively use lead-free, food-safe glazes, making these dishes perfect for daily dining, not just display.
Caring for Your Ceramics
Because we use high-fire stoneware, our pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe. However, avoid sudden temperature changes to keep the glaze pristine for years. If you are looking for a wedding gift or a unique addition to your dining table, we are happy to discuss custom sets that align with your vision.
Oriri Studio
At Oriri Studio, we believe tableware should do more than just hold food; it should tell a story. We are a small team in Bangalore dedicated to bringing bold, playful, and hand-painted art onto your dining table.
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