Urban Landscape Box
ADWAI
Price: Rs. 12,000.00
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Exploring containment, memory, and surface as narrative, this ceramic box transforms storage into an expressive object shaped by the drama of Raku firing. The compact, cylindrical form feels grounded and intentional, shaped slowly by hand to preserve subtle shifts in proportion and edge. Hand-drawn architectural motifs wrap around the surface like fragments of urban landscapes and passing observations, guided by a painterly sensibility where clay becomes both canvas and container. Crafted in stoneware and Raku-fired, the surface is shaped by rapid heat, smoke, and open-air cooling, resulting in crackled textures, smoky veils, and layered tonal contrasts that can never be duplicated. Designed to hold small keepsakes, jewellery, tea leaves, or personal objects, the box brings depth, tactility, and quiet visual intrigue to shelves, desks, and curated corners.
Raku ceramics are delicate, porous, and made primarily for decorative use.
Decorative use only unless stated otherwiseNot food-safe, microwave-safe, oven-safe, or dishwasher-safe Clean gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth.
Do not soak or use harsh cleaners.
Avoid moisture, heat, and sudden temperature changes.
Crackles, smoke marks, and surface variations are natural to raku firing and make each piece unique.
Dimensions: 12.0 × 17.0 cm
Weight: 1325 grams
Firing Technique: Raku
Capacity: 1750ml
Process & Craft
Each box 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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