Handmade Ceramic Experiments and Studio Snippets

Not every piece I start ends up in a final collection. This is where I document my glaze tests, early form experiments, and the studio work that happens behind the scenes. It is a raw look at the learning process, where I embrace the occasional failure just as much as the successful pieces.

Pottery is rarely a straight line from a lump of clay to a finished bowl. In my Powai studio, I spend a lot of time testing how different stoneware clays react to my hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab rolling. This section serves as my creative scratchpad. You might find a mug with a handle that didn't quite sit right, a glaze test that created a pattern I didn't expect, or a sculptural form I am still refining.

I do not believe in hiding the struggle or the mess. Many of the techniques I use, such as Sgraffito or experimenting with unusual textures, require significant trial and error. Seeing these in-progress pieces helps you understand the labor and patience that goes into the functional art you see elsewhere on the site. If you spot an experimental piece here that catches your eye, feel free to reach out. Sometimes, these pieces have more character than the polished work, and I am happy to share more about their story.