Quiet Barrel Mug
AVYAJ, SAHA
Price: Rs. 1,500.00
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Shaped within a studio practice grounded in long-term making and wood firing in India, this ceramic mug reflects an approach where form is guided by use and material understanding. The slightly flared body and comfortably sized handle are wheel-thrown with attention to balance and grip, allowing the mug to feel steady and natural in the hand. Bands of warm ochre and deep brown emerge through natural glazing and extended wood firing, where ash movement and flame interaction create soft transitions rather than a uniform surface. Crafted in stoneware and fired slowly, the mug develops depth, tactility, and quiet variation that reveal themselves over time. Intended for daily tea or coffee, the form offers durability, warmth, and a grounded presence suited to everyday routines.
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: 7.0 × 9.5 cm
Weight: 310 grams
Firing Technique: Woodfire Stoneware
Capacity: 310ml
Process & Craft
Each mug 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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