Studio Centered-made by hand

01/01/2026

27/11/2025

My vault of inspiration rests in the homes I grew up in, our kitchen and all the delicious experiments, the books I read (more like flipped pages 😊 I started to enjoy reading only at 9 or 10) and the neighbourhood stores around where I lived, to name a few. I vividly remember the colours, aromas and places from those days. Today, when I sit in my studio thinking about projects, these are the images and memories I draw on.
I am sharing one tiny piece of my childhood with you. Growing up in South Bangalore, I was a short walk away from some of the most interesting neighbourhood stores. The ones I really enjoyed were the stationery and the bookstores. Beautifully illustrated books and stickers always caught my fancy. The rich colours and the illustrations were so captivating that I would spend hours looking at them. I often tried to copy those drawings, you see in my head, I was this super talented artist 😊 I will spare you my doodles, but here are some of the illustrations from some of my favourite books 😊

25/11/2025

Very happy to introduce Sandhya Byataraya, a friend and a talented artist (check out her work ). Having completed her year-long residency in Arita, Japan, she has joined Studio Centered as a maker and teacher. We met a little over a year ago and discovered our shared interests in music, languages, and, of course, pottery.
We are makers at heart, and over the last couple of weeks, we have been working together on a collection of limited-edition pieces that excite us. We are looking forward to sharing that with you.

02/02/2025

18/11/2024

Sorting through pictures on an old phone, I found this picture. This terracotta bowl was one of the first pieces I made on the wheel...the one that survived the firing 😊

Walking into my first pottery workshop was sheer serendipity. I was curious about pottery but wasn't sure if I would have the time to pursue it even as a hobby. As the workshop drew to a close, I fell in love with the process and often turned to the potter's wheel to clear my head or have fun. Soon, it turned into a full-time pursuit; a crafts corner at home turned into a full-fledged studio. I set up Studio Centered in October of 2018. After a long break during COVID, I resurfaced in 2023. More on my entrepreneurial journey in the following posts.

Love and sunshine 😊

22/10/2024

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07/09/2024

03/09/2024

It's 10 years of and I'm thrilled to be part of this special showcase curated by happening this weekend 7th and 8th September at the Bangalore International Centre

Look forward to seeing you all there :)

17/08/2024

My friend Divya sends me the most beautiful pictures of her table setting! I'm thrilled to bits, snack plates from find a place on her table.
You know, I make pieces at the studio that I enjoy having in my home. But this makes me fall in love with them all over again!

26/07/2024

Had the most wonderful weekend at the Namu Recommends Vegan Market .recommends
Namu and team- you guys are the bestest!!

19/07/2024

So looking forward to meeting you all at the .recommends vegan market tomorrow.
This is my first time participating at the market. I'll be there with some old favourites and some new cool tableware. See you all over the weekend