This is the season of joy and what better way to bring it in than getting your shopping list ready. If all things handmade catch your fancy, the upcoming Bengaluru Studio Potters Market is where you should head. This year marks the event’s fourth edition that is all set to showcase the creations of 34 artists from across India.
Kshitija Mitter, who launched Bengaluru Studio Potters Market with Nalini Thyagarajan in 2016, says 2025 marks a significant evolution for the event. All the artists are showcasing their work for the first time at the annual event and the diversity of work is wider and richer featuring senior wood-firing artists, potters transforming their ceramic ware into painted canvases, etc.”
Art by Namrata
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From quirky miniatures and Christmas ornaments to ceramic decor and pet portraits, the market brings a unique mix of artists. Kshitija says a conscious decision is made every year to spotlight terracotta “It is a tradition we consciously encourage as terracotta practices are increasingly threatened by rapid urbanisation.”
Artist Medha Bhave talks about how her journey with clay started six years ago, but her fascination with the medium dates back to her college days. “Clay is a canvas for me to express myself and my love for flora and fauna, wildlife, and the art of origami,” says the 48-year-old artist from Thane. The artist combines traditional wildlife imagery with an imagined vibrant and unconventional reinterpretation.
At the event, Medha will showcase mugs, platters, jewellery, and ceramic sculptures inspired by origami folds. “For the latter, decorated with bright colour motifs and accented with a fold, these elements add a cheerful, whimsical touch to any shelf or desk.”
A creation by Medha Bhave
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This year, visitors can also attend two curated ceramic shows, a first for the event. These exhibitions feature Bengaluru artists such as G. Reghu, Ullaskar De, Amrita Dhawan, among others. “Through the market and these new exhibitions, our intention is to continue building a strong, interconnected ceramic community in Bengaluru, and to offer a meaningful platform where artists across generations and styles can come together, showcase their work, and be celebrated,” adds Kshitija.
Dewakar Chandran
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Third Eye Artistree is a deeply personal exploration of the human and animal form by Chennai-based Dewakar Chandran. The founder of Life and Art Academy, the sculptor, potter and ceramic artist says his creations are rooted in his “long-standing interest in surrealism and anatomy; the collection highlights the power and grace of subjects like horses, bulls, bears, and the human torso — each sculpture crafted to evoke movement, presence, and emotional depth.”
Ceramics by Gauri Oak
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Bengaluru-based ceramic artist Gauri Oak brings Tānā Bānā, a collection that interprets India’s Ikat handlooms through contemporary ceramic form. “The name Tānā Bānā refers to warp and weft and is an Urdu phrase often used in poetry to describe the structure underlying both fabric and storytelling,” says the artist of the range rooted in childhood memories.
“It draws from my early years spent watching my mother choose and wear her saris with effortless grace. This shaped my fascination with textiles long before I understood its influence,” says Gauri who will bring textile-inspired surfaces on functional ceramics.
Art by Meghna Amonkar
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Drawing inspiration from the furries around her, Meghna Amonkar specialises in pet portraits set in ceramics. “Ceramics is a very temperamental medium that teaches you to slow down and respect the forces of Nature that play a big part in how each piece turns out. It requires a mindful handling of the clay body at every stage and it can be unforgiving if you try to rush it at any point,” says the Mumbai-based artist who does not have formal training in sculpting.
“When sculpting different animals I can actually feel and understand why their bodies are shaped the way they are. There is so much physics at play and each piece teaches you something new.” Meghna will be bringing pet figurines, mugs, plates, and more.
Creations by Meenakshi Varma
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Playing up vibrant colours and Indian motifs rooted in Nature, Meenakshi Varma specialises in working with materials such as glass and wood. “At the moment, I am creating custom ceramic decor, handpainted pieces, and 3D floral art,” says the Bengaluru-based artist who also runs a pottery studio, Oriri, where she sells her art online and takes personalised pottery sessions.
Kshitija is also seeing an increasing number of senior artists joining the event this year. “It’s an exciting trend. Many of them value the direct connection with audiences: the conversations, the reactions, the energy of a community event. Bengaluru has also grown into a studio-pottery hub, and the city’s awareness and love for handmade work is among the strongest in the country, and that naturally draws senior artists to be part of the market,” she concludes.
December 5-7 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from 10.30 am to 7 pm
Published – November 25, 2025 03:20 pm IST
