--- title: "Behind the Scenes: Handmade Pottery & Ceramic Art in Mumbai" description: "Discover the meditative process behind handmade pottery. From wheel-throwing to firing, explore our ceramic art studio in Mumbai. Custom commissions welcome." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio_meeraya/handmade-pottery-custom-commissions/the-art-of-pottery-behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2026-02-23 --- # Behind the Scenes of Handmade Pottery Tribe Verified · Handmade ceramics studio in Powai, Mumbai By [Studio Meeraya](https://mytribe.in/studio_meeraya) · Ships across India; Visit studio in Powai · ₹250 per piece (estimate) Part of [Handmade Pottery & Custom Commissions](https://mytribe.in/studio_meeraya/handmade-pottery-custom-commissions). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio_meeraya/handmade-pottery-custom-commissions/gallery) Pottery is not just art, it is my sukoon (peace). Here is a glimpse into how a simple lump of clay becomes something real, right here in my Powai studio. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A day in my life as a potter is a mix of everything: preparing the clay, throwing on the wheel, and the simple joys of connecting with students. Come get your hands muddy with me!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9c07c59-6c66-4fb1-9cf9-b656dda0e39e) - [Video: This is what I love to do. The slow, patient process of carving intricate patterns into a piece requires focus and a steady hand, but the result is always worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d0eda0e-46b3-46d9-a6b2-46059a94be13) - [Video: Trimming is a crucial step where I refine the shape of a pot after it's leather-hard. It's how I create a stable foot and ensure the piece is light and balanced. For me, art is medicine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e61413ca-fca1-4821-9788-d1018b75f524) - [Video: Shaky shaky on the wheel! Some days the clay has a mind of its own, but it's all part of the fun and learning process of wheel-throwing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/480e0cef-61d2-479a-bf3a-fe3be0fd6859) - [Video: Working on a larger piece requires a different kind of focus and strength. Here, I'm shaping a substantial vase, slowly pulling the walls up to create its final form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af73485e-4346-4133-98e0-4285cc9b8f89) - [Video: In a world of mass production, handmade pottery feels like poetry you can hold. Using a simple leaf to create texture makes each piece a direct connection to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d4aef46-18ca-49ad-a4b0-c3a83377d778) - [Video: Studio life is a constant cycle of creation. Here I'm throwing a new piece on the wheel while a batch of freshly made cups waits for the next stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f87f06b-ce73-4c8e-9ffd-b37b3fb178af) - [Video: When the world gets too loud, I find my peace in creating. Glazing a large batch of handmade cups is a meditative process that quiets the noise.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddde0838-41a4-4e5c-a985-81cea74097e7) - [Video: Some meditations are done with your eyes open. For me, sitting on the floor and working on a series of bowls is a form of active meditation and pure therapy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67ca70bc-c330-48a3-a951-1eca66dea929) - [Video: I find inspiration for textures everywhere. Here, I'm experimenting with pine cones I collected to see what unique imprints they can make on the clay.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c889319-9747-4e8b-ae41-290460cf76d4) - [Video: I'm always trying new glazing techniques. This video shows how I use a stamp to create a pattern, and the beautiful transformation that happens after the piece is fired in the kiln.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c2ce06d-4352-4842-8f38-7920a24fd892) - [Video: People ask why I have trust issues. It's because I handle the painting and glazing of every single piece myself! It's a part of the process I absolutely love and won't delegate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a3bcd18-6dcf-40c5-a3d5-8d6f394c0eee) - [Video: When you buy from an artist, you're buying hundreds of hours of trial and error. This is a glimpse into my glazing process, a moment of focus captured by a friend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0c341a2-3bf6-448c-9289-563b0ad7151c) ## About The Art of Pottery: Behind the Scenes Ever wonder why handmade pieces feel different? It is because each one spends weeks in the studio. From the initial centering of wet clay on the wheel to the slow drying, precise trimming, and double-firing cycles, nothing is rushed. It is not just about making mugs. It is about the rhythm I find in the quiet, dusty corners of the studio. The process of creating ceramics is a cycle of surrender and control. It starts with wedging the clay to remove air pockets, a physical act that grounds me before I even sit at the wheel. Once the clay is centered, I shape it. This is where the magic happens, but it is also where the mistakes occur. If the walls are too thin, it collapses. If I am not patient, it cracks. After the piece is thrown, it sits until it reaches a leather-hard state. This is when I do the trimming, carving out a stable foot and refining the silhouette. It is meticulous work, but essential for balance. Then comes the long wait for the bisque firing, followed by glazing. I have strict trust issues when it comes to glazing, so I handle the dipping and painting of every single piece myself. I want to see the glaze react and settle exactly how I intended. Finally, the kiln brings everything to life. When you hold a piece from my studio, you are holding the result of all that trial and error, the frustration of past failures, and the pure joy of the final result. It is not about perfect, mass-produced uniformity. It is about a piece that has been touched, considered, and completed by hand. ## About Studio Meeraya I am Madhura, and this studio is my little world. When you step in here, you are not just looking at products, you are seeing years of frustration, hundreds of hours of trial and error, and the ultimate joy of pulling a perfect form from a lump of clay. Life hai bhidu, so I just try to keep creating. 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