Discover a slow, meditative pottery practice from Ladakh, shaped by the mountains and passed down through centuries.
We are a small, family-run earthenware pottery studio in likir village of ladakh, keeping our indigenous craft alive.
What makes our Pottery unique
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made on a unique hand spun wheel
Our pottery is made on a hand made, hand-spun clay wheel called the Skor that is unique to Likir.
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wild mountain clay & local materials
Our clay is from nearby mountains at 3,600m and is shaped using tools made from local grass, wood, roots, and leather.
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a slow and meditative technique
Reflecting the pace of life in the mountains, our craft is one of the slowest and calming pottery techniques.
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traditionally fired in a cow dung kiln
In a region where wood and other fuel is scarce, we traditionally used to pit fire wares in a cow dung fueled kiln.
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relief patterns inspired
by the environment
Our wares feature intricate relief work inspired by leaves, flowers, mountains, dragons and other local elements.
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knowledge carried through time
Passed down over centuries, our craft holds deep ecological knowledge and respect for the land.
Wares that tell
our Stories
Evolving in harmony with nature, our craft reflects an intimate understanding of the land.
Learn with Us
We believe this craft stays alive when it is shared. Our workshop and courses invite you to learn and experience it firsthand.
Day
Workshops
two hours | everyone is welcome
Basic
course
two weeks | ideal for beginners
Advanced
course
one month | ideal for potters
Stay at a working Ladakhi farm where pottery, food, and daily life unfold at a human pace. Wake up to mountain light, eat meals grown just steps away, learn from local artisans, and slow down in a village shaped by land, seasons, and care. Here, you are not just visiting Ladakh, you are living a small part of it.