Artisan Stories
Meera’s Story: From Uncertainty to the Wheel
A year ago Meera had never touched a potter’s wheel. Today, the mugs she throws are some of our best-loved pieces.
Stories & Craft
Artisan Stories
How handmade ceramics are made — and the people whose lives are changed by making them.
Artisan Stories
Arjun Found Steady Work in Clay
After the factory he worked in closed, Arjun thought his working life was over. It was only beginning.
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Fatima’s Glazes
Some makers find their gift in form. Fatima found hers in colour — and the studio has never looked the same since.
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Ravi, the Trimmer
The quietest stage of pottery is also one of the most skilled. Ravi has made it his craft.
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Sana Teaches the Newest Trainees
Three years ago Sana was a nervous beginner. Now she is the first face every new trainee meets.
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Daniel’s Second Chance
Everyone deserves a place to start again. For Daniel, that place had a potter’s wheel in it.
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Priya and the Quiet Confidence of Craft
Skill changes what you can do. But it also changes how you see yourself.
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Amir, Keeper of the Kiln
The final, nerve-racking stage of every piece passes through Amir’s careful hands.
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Lucia’s Painted Rims
A fine brush, a steady hand, and a lifetime of patience distilled into a single gold line.
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Thomas Makes Sure It Arrives Safely
Not every important job involves clay. Thomas guards the last, most fragile mile.
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Grace Builds Without a Wheel
Some of our most characterful pieces never see a wheel at all. Grace builds them coil by coil.
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Noor, Our Youngest Maker
At nineteen, Noor is proof that the right opportunity at the right moment can set a whole life on a new course.