Rustic Lidded container
AVYAJ, SAHA
Price: Rs. 2,625.00
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Stacking warmth and quiet precision into a compact, purposeful form, this ceramic lidded container reflects a studio practice shaped by years of wood firing and sustained making in India. The ribbed body and neatly proportioned lid are wheel-thrown with clarity and repetition, allowing the piece to feel stable, tactile, and intuitive in use. Rich brown tones are capped with a sun-warmed golden lid through natural glazing and extended wood firing, where ash movement and kiln atmosphere introduce subtle depth and variation. Crafted in stoneware and fired patiently, the surface develops a tactile richness shaped by flame and time rather than controlled finish. Intended for storing tea, spices, or small everyday essentials, the form brings warmth, order, and a grounded presence to shelves and tabletops.
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: 11.0 × 9.0 cm
Weight: 370 grams
Firing Technique: Woodfire Stoneware
Capacity : 300ml
Process & Craft
Each lidded container 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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