This project focused on the development of a collection of ceramic tableware - dinnerware and serve ware for Indian homes and has been sponsored by Clay station, Sadashivnagar, Bangalore. Handmade pottery establishes an emotional connection with the user, celebrating relationships through the products. It has a set of audience who are aware of the goodness of ceramic products but there are a large number of people who want to experience it. The client wanted to launch a 'Tattva handmade' selling platform for handmade ceramics with a collection of tableware inspired by the five elements of nature. Studio level production methods have been used for the explorations and production.
The crafts of India are diverse, rich in history and religion. The craft of each state in India reflects the influence of different empires. Throughout centuries, crafts have been embedded as a culture and tradition within the rural communities. There is still a need to promote locally made hand crafted products with clay, to experience the richness of the material. In the current growing market, machine made products are available in abundance and the handmade sector is losing contact with the newer generation so as to make ends meet in times of inflation. As a budding designer she feels the ethical responsibility to be the bridge between the gap through this project.
ceramics, decal, five elements, studio production methods, tableware
