Hand-Built Ceramic Homeware and Functional Art
I create unique, hand-built stoneware designed to be used, held, and cherished every day. From textured mugs to sculptural serving plates, each piece brings the warmth of raw clay into your home.
A hand-built stoneware mug with a carved texture and a soft blue-grey glaze. A handmade mug makes your morning coffee or tea feel a little more special, and they make wonderful, personal gifts.
This cozy, hand-built mug features a warm, earthy glaze with hints of purple. The comfortable handle and unique form are reminders of the hands that shaped it.
A stoneware mug with a rustic, textured finish, pictured here in the garden. I love creating pieces that feel connected to the earth they came from.
This bowl showcases a beautiful glaze combination, with a vibrant Celadon Pear green on the inside and a reactive Blue Rutile over Oatmeal on the outside. The magic of glazes is in their endless, surprising possibilities.
An oval platter with a delicate, speckled glaze over a carved, flowing pattern. This versatile piece is perfect for serving snacks or as a beautiful catch-all tray for your keys and jewelry.
This small, oval dish has a deeply textured surface that catches the light and the glaze in interesting ways. It's a great example of how I use texture to add character to my functional pottery.
A quick look at a series of small, hand-painted plates, each with a unique, abstract pattern. These are perfect as coasters, spoon rests, or for serving small bites.
The process of glazing a serving dish using tape to create clean, geometric sections. Here I'm layering different glazes to create a modern, patterned effect that will transform in the kiln.
'The Scribbled Jar', a hand-built lidded pot with an abstract, expressive surface decoration. This piece is perfect for storing small treasures or as a standalone piece of ceramic art.
A stoneware box made using the Japanese 'kurinuki' technique, which involves carving the form from a solid block of clay. This method results in beautifully rugged, rock-like textures.
About Functional Art for Your Home
These aren't mass-produced, identical pieces. Every mug, bowl, and plate I create is built entirely by hand using pinching or slab-rolling techniques—no pottery wheel is involved. Because of this, you will notice slight variations, organic fingerprints, and intentional asymmetries that tell the story of the making process.
Why Hand-Built Matters
My process is deliberate and slow. By avoiding the pottery wheel, I keep a direct connection between my hands and the clay. Whether it is a set of stoneware mugs for your morning coffee or a sculptural tripod bowl for your dining table, the focus is on tactile quality. When you hold these pieces, you feel the texture of the earth, not just the smoothness of a machine finish.
Durability and Care
While these pieces feel organic and raw, they are built for daily life. I use high-fired stoneware clay and imported Amaco glazes, fired at 1220 degrees Celsius. This ensures they are durable, food-safe, and ready for your microwave or dishwasher. You get the aesthetic of an art object with the reliability of functional tableware.
Customization and Character
Because I glaze in small batches, the colors and textures—like the Celadon Pear or reactive Blue Rutile—often interact differently in the kiln. If you are looking for a specific narrative, like a custom story plate or a thematic gift, we can collaborate on a commission. Each item is signed and comes with the reassurance that no two pieces are ever identical twins.
Studio Gariffiti
I’m Garima, and I believe art is better when it's messy and lived in. I craft everything in my Mumbai studio, turning simple lumps of earth into functional pieces that keep you company during your quiet moments.
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