We need something new in our circulation of home decor and tableware. Something that aesthetically shows off our culture while also being modern and useful in our everyday lives. Pottery items can fulfill all of these criterias with their customizable looks, while also being sustainable and eco-friendly. Talk about a win-win. If you are looking for some great options for the same, here are 5 women-led brands that have a versatile collection of homemade pottery products for you.
Chaak Pottery, founded by Shipra Goyal, offers homemade pottery products like trays, pots, candle holders, and even idols of gods like Ganesh. Shipra uses terracotta clay to create every item in her brand’s catalog, which are then painted perfectly. She also customizes terracotta and concrete artifacts. She also teaches beginner to advanced-level hand-building pottery workshops and courses that can be attended online, or in-person in Delhi, Jhansi, and Agra. Her products can be purchased via her social media, or at one of the many exhibitions she participates in.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/chaakpottery
Archana Deshpande’s PotteryDen offers a variety of cutlery products made with ceramic and clay, covering all major dining categories like plates, mugs, platters, and bowls. This woman entrepreneur’s products are a carousel of textures like thumbprint, ribbed, and dotted that are available in a myriad different colors. Her hand-painted, Rustic collection harbors pieces with abstract patterns in darker colors like maroon and brown. And, her Pastel collection has colors like pink and yellow with polka dot patterns or stripes. Check out her website for her products, or for one of her themed pottery workshops that are held in Pune.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/archana
Terracotta by Sachii was founded by Sachii Tripathii to not only promote an eco-friendly living for the customers, but also to help artisans sustain their craft. You will find everything from decor and accessories, to cookware and serveware here at this woman entrepreneur’s brand. These homemade pottery products are made by combining the designs of Sachii’s team, with the crafting skills of the artisans from heritage pottery clusters all over India. Whether you like your terracotta ware vibrantly painted, or in the quintessential earthy browns, you will find all of the different styles on their website.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/terracottabysachii
Richa Singh’s Terremaati is a one-stop shop for minimalistically designed homemade pottery items like garden decor, tableware, home accents, and serveware. They prioritize empowering the artisans and provide them opportunities to work from home so they can continue their livelihood while still connected to their roots. Their quirky character-based collection of items like toothpick holders shaped like a man holding his stomach, or owl shaped planter add a touch of liveliness to your surroundings. Apart from their own pieces, they also provide customized products for events like birthdays. You can get these products on their website, at their collaborative exhibitions, and even on Amazon.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/richa
If it is themes and contemporary aesthetics you are looking for, Amanpreet Kaur’s The Artisan’s Corner has an exhaustive selection of homemade pottery items for you. They make ceramic kitchenware items like mugs, platters and bowls, and homewares like planters and vases. Their items in pastel colors like pink, green, or yellow, or ones with heart motifs or evil eye will definitely brighten up any meal. They do not limit their creativity with the colors either, they also venture into shapes by offering products like their tulip shaped cup with a saucer. Check out this woman entrepreneur’s designs online or at the lifestyle exhibitions she participates in.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/aman
Homemade pottery is not great for adding a bit of culture and tradition to our homes, but it also helps sustain our artisans, while also making the planet better. With these women-led brands bridging the gap between us and our traditions, there will be no more settling for anything less!
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