Love Claymen's Quirky Ceramics? Check Out 6 More Brands With Similar Ingenuity

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Any pottery enthusiast is bound to be a superfan of Claymen. Conceived by Aman Khanna, Claymen’s pieces are a unique blend of aesthetics, functionality, and imperfections that embody the dysfunctionality of society, subtly hinting at the fragility of the human condition. But without getting too philosophical, let’s focus on the aesthetics. The quirky round face with a long nose has become the signature of the brand, with countless other pieces that instantly capture anyone's attention.

While the artistry is incomparable, let’s be real—the brand does require quite a splurge. For those who are still saving up, here are eight brands that create beautiful pottery pieces without breaking the bank. Read on!

Vivikoh

Vivikoh Studio

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Based in Chandigarh, Vivitsa Kohli is the mastermind behind Vivok, a multi-disciplinary teaching studio. Her pieces are categorised by function and style, offering a wide variety of mugs, plates, decor, and more. Like Claymen, the designs are both innovative and practical, made for everyday use at affordable prices. The paper ceramics are particularly noteworthy, showcasing the malleability of ceramics and their ability to adapt to different visual portfolios. Vivok also offers custom orders and rents out their studio space to budding potters, artists, and enthusiasts.

The Mudslingers

Run by Megha, The Mudslingers is a pottery studio in Noida that creates beautiful ceramic pieces for everyday use. Like Claymen, the colour palette is minimal, bright, and wonderfully charming, with sturdy, functional designs that focus primarily on tableware and serveware. In addition to their practicality, Megha's pieces are also quite cute and affordable, making them perfect conversation starters at the dining table.

A Clay Story

A Clay Story

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Founded by Anumita Jain, A Clay Story creates beautiful, handcrafted pieces with subtle imperfections and flaws that make them unique, carrying a little bit of the artist's soul with each one. Similar to Claymen, their emphasis on and acceptance of irregularities and cracks make each creation truly one-of-a-kind, with nature as their muse. For timeless and elegant ceramics, we highly recommend this label.

Slow Pottery

Slow Pottery

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Slow Pottery is a pottery school and studio located in Andhra Pradesh. They offer residential pottery farm courses—an intensive, immersive experience set in a mango orchard, where you learn the basics of glazing and firing. In addition to this unique experience, the ceramic pieces available on their website are equally stunning, perfectly blending functionality and aesthetics. Their defective boob mug is one of our favourites, capturing the ingenious essence of Claymen in all its designs, and at really affordable prices.

Clarthware Pottery

With contemporary, modern, and chic designs, Clarthware Pottery in Chennai is perfect for all things earthy and rustic, as showcased in some of their pieces, like Claymen. Find the chicest set of mugs, cups, plates, and bowls, all with a beautiful earthy finish that resembles a part of nature. With intricate details and affordability, this brand is perfect to cop if you love Claymen's minimal aesthetic.

Clay Works

Clay Works

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If you're looking for ceramics designed to decorate and elevate the style quotient of your nooks and spaces, then Clay Works in Mumbai is the perfect place to head to. Offering pottery classes and workshops, Clay Works effortlessly blends everyday beauty into their ceramics. Their pieces are trendy and Pinterest-inspired, featuring designs like bows and egg yolk plates, but they still carry a great influence from Claymen, creating one-of-a-kind, quirky ceramics that stand out everywhere.

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