Layered Calm Cup
AVYAJ, SAHA
Price: Rs. 1,375.00
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Carrying texture and warmth into a compact vertical form, this ceramic cup reflects a studio practice shaped by years of wood firing and attentive making in India. The fluted cylindrical profile is wheel-thrown with restraint, allowing the carved ridges to remain expressive while preserving balance and comfort in the hand. Warm amber and honeyed tones settle into the grooves through natural glazing and extended wood firing, where ash movement and kiln atmosphere deepen contrast and surface depth. Crafted in stoneware and fired patiently, the cup develops a tactile richness shaped by flame and time rather than uniform finish. Intended for tea, coffee, or slow sipping, the form brings warmth, durability, and a grounded presence to everyday rituals.
All pieces are 100% food-grade.
Suitable for both dry and wet usage.
Ideal as serveware or everyday use pieces.
These are utilitarian art objects — not recommended for use as cookware.
Dishwasher-safe and oven-friendly.
Avoid microwave use.
Dimensions: 9.0 × 8.0 cm
Weight: 235 grams
Firing Technique: Woodfire Stoneware
Capacity : 330ml
Process & Craft
Each cup is handmade by master craftspeople using traditional studio pottery methods, beginning with wheel-thrown forms shaped from unique clay mixes prepared in-house. Natural, mineral-rich glazes are applied by hand, drawing from Japanese Mingei and Korean Buncheong influences that guide the studio’s design sensibility. Fired at nearly 1300°C, the stoneware develops remarkable strength and a glaze surface shaped by the dynamic play of fire, ash, and high-temperature reactions inside the kiln. Every piece is quietly distinct — a reflection of the kiln’s temperament, the hands that shaped it, and the experienced designers who curate its final aesthetic.
Sustainability Practices
Made in serene, low-waste pottery studios that prioritize mindful production. All materials used — clays, glazes, oxides — are natural and non-toxic. High-temperature firing ensures long product life, reducing breakage and replacement cycles. Crafted in small batches to support ethical production and minimize overconsumption. Each mug embodies a slow craft philosophy, valuing longevity over mass production.
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