Mottled Earth Bottle
ADWAI
Price: Rs. 6,300.00
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A sculptural ceramic vessel emerging from India’s long lineage of utilitarian pottery, reimagined through a contemporary, universal design language. The tall, grounded form recalls rural storage containers once shaped for everyday life, now transformed into a quiet object of presence and reflection. Crafted in stoneware and soda-fired in a traditional wood kiln, the surface develops its richly textured character through the unpredictable interaction of flame, ash, and vaporized soda, creating organic speckling and natural tonal shifts. Each mark and variation becomes a record of fire and time, shaped slowly by hand and transformed through high-temperature firing. Designed for use as a decorative vessel, for dried botanicals, or as a standalone sculptural accent, the form brings depth, tactility, and stillness into modern spaces—positioned gently between craft, art, and lived experience
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: 23.0 × 8.5 cm
Weight: 580 grams
Firing Technique: SODA FIRED IN WOOD KILN / STONEWARE
Capacity: 700ml
Process & Craft
Each bottle 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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