Made In Pune: Home Decor Brands You'll Love Shopping Local From

Sitting out of Pune, founder and sole maker Ruddhi Vichare creates art on her potter's wheel. Functioning out of a home-studio, Vichare's brand Koorm Studio has displayed its work in art galleries and exhibits across Mumbai and Pune. Her clay earrings, trinket plates, mugs, serving trays, and plates are all inspired. You'll find greys, blues, and more recently a lot of vibrant colours in the mix. But each collection takes a creative path like never before.

To shop from Koorm Studio, you can check out the brand's Instagram page and DM them for details and to place orders.

Founder Kashmira Shreeram named her brand Kalimann as the word means 'clay' in Tamil. Her handmade pots are always unique and her collection features planters, serving pots, bowls, pates, mugs, and trays. The hues are usually natural, so you'll spot several browns, blacks, and greys that are either plain or have a minimalist design on them. 

To shop from Kalimann Studio, you can DM the brand's Instagram page for the price and to place the order.

Founded and run by Bhairavi Naik and Rohit Kulkarni, Curators of Clay is one of the most popular ceramic brands sitting out of Pune. The two pottery artists create beautifully hued pieces that you can buy for your home. From plates and teapots to serveware and tableware, there's everything here. 

To shop from Curators of Clay, check the brand's Instagram page and DM them for the prices and to place orders.

Started by Bharati Pitare, a paper-maiche artist in Pune, Olee Maatee is a brand and studio based off Law College Road in Erandwane. The artists here are all from rural areas in and around Pune and are graduates of the DeCAD (Devrukh College of Art and Design). The idea for this brand is part of Pitare's efforts to empower rural artisans. At the store (and on their website), you'll find home decor and lifestyle products made from clay, paper-maiche, and more. You can shop for serveware and tableware, along with other collectibles, and pendants. There's even a small collection of Pitare's signature collectibles. 

You can shop at the Olee Maatee Convention Centre or buy online from the brand's website.

Shibani is a Pune-based ceramic artist that hops from one trend to the other creating beautiful handmade collections. From earrings to photoframes, mirrors, chalkboards, nameplates and even Anteapots (teapots painted to look like Indian aunties!), Shibani's vibrant designs are something you definitely want in your home. 

You can place your orders via Shibani's website and DM her on Instagram too for more details.

For all kinds of ceramics for your home, Pottery Den is a great choice. This brand has been around for years, and rightly so, as it creates beautiful collections. You'll find everything from rustic, pastel, traditional to even casual styles here. It's a great brand to shop from if you're looking for sets and bigger pieces to add to your dinner and serveware. 

To shop from the brand, you can order items off their website.

Studio Coppre launched in Pune to support the age-old art of coppersmiths in and around the city. Ever since its inception, the brand has offered artisanal home products that are enhanced by design. Each piece is elegant, whether you're buying lamps, lotas, matkas, or more contemporary items like frames, buntings, and cheeseboards. The brand through its efforts is supporting rural artisans and is reviving the age-old art of working with copper. 

You can shop for their items via their website.

Hritodaya Maria D'Souza runs the pottery brand Studio Mannina. A glance at their products is enough to tell you that the brand takes lots of inspiration from nature and you'll spot botanical designs everywhere. A one-woman army at the moment, Hritodaya creates each piece as part of a series, which allows her time to explore the style and research before creating. 

You can get in touch with the artist to buy her products via the brand's Instagram page. 

One of the newer pottery artists on the block, Studio Mann was founded about a year ago and has become a brand that pops-up at pottery events. The designs on offer are simple, vibrant, and perfect for any home that's looking to add a dash of cool. From minimalist bowls and plates to other serveware items, there's ample to shop from this brand. 

You can get a custom order and know more about the price by sending a DM to the brand's Instagram page.

Located off SB Road in Shivaji Housing Society, Maatikruti is founded and run by pottery artist Karuna. Creating everything from bowls, pen stands, mugs, trinket trays, coasters, and more, this brand has a fun element. You'll find vibrant reds, pinks, and blues striped on for fun. The artist's offerings truly stand out thanks to the simple but unique designs.

You can visit the studio to shop or send a DM on the brand's Instagram page.