Hands of earth and clay
ABOUT CHAYA
A mum of four, nurse, gardener, and artist. Inspired by the vibrance of her produce, and the colours that come from the red soil.
Made in Narrm, Australia. Made for day and night, made for occasions. Chaya Ceramica seeks to refine beauty from the quietest things.
Earthy yet elegant, made to be shown. Her work is both functional and evocative, bringing stillness, depth, and wonder to every day.
Objects, jewellery and organic tableware made by wheel throwing and hand building. Raku midfire, stonewear and porcelain clays. Objects that illuminate, sparkle with sunlight, and change with seasons. Raw elegance.
Each piece formed carries a deep reverence for organic beauty. Hold, touch, wear, and celebrate the quiet poetry of her design.
PROCESS
Every piece begins with overlooked materials— rocks, industrial remnants, and forgotten waste. Sourced locally, these elements are reimagined through careful processes to uncover new life, texture, and form.
Sourcing – rocks, oysters shells, sandstone and construction off-cuts, all gathered with intension, selected for their potential to shape and surface each hand-made piece.
Refining – materials are crushed and milled into fine powders, ready to be integrated into clay bodies or developed into glazes.
Shaping – Each form is hand-built, wheel-thrown, or both. Balancing with material expression.
Glazing – custom glazes, created from reclaimed materials, give each surface its own unique, raw and natural beauty.
Firing – In the kiln, material and process come together. At extreme temperatures, transformation occurs, creating textures and tones that speak of their origins.
From raw elements to refined forms, my work celebrates materiality and process —where overlooked materials find new purpose.