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History
Our Journey
For the past 17 years, Kevala has flourished
among the deep-rooted artisanal traditions of
Balinese culture. We started as a tight-knit
group of passionate ceramicists and have
grown into a dedicated team of specialised
potters, painters, carvers, designers, and
artists.
Now over 150 hotels trust us to make custom
ceramics for decoration, dining, and wellness
that reflect their distinctive character. Our
bespoke tableware can also be seen in more
than 200 restaurants across the world.
Philoshopy
Whole, Perfect, Complete
Kevala is our Sanskrit name that translates
to whole, perfect, and complete. It forms the
essence of our ethos. We carry it with us as
our professional philosophy when creating
new collections, always respecting the value
and beauty of made-to-order handcrafted
ceramics.
Mission Statement
Cultivating Craftsmanship
We foster an atmosphere of inclusivity at our
workshop, creating a space where our artisans and
clients can come together in harmony and explore
their collective creativity.
Promoting the wellbeing of everyone working at
Kevala always comes first, to ensure we are always
up to the task of the most challenging design
proposals.
Made in Bali
Centuries of Artistic Heritage
The island of Bali is renowned for its deep
traditions in arts and crafts, and tapping into
this intrinsic creativity helped shape Kevala’s
bespoke communal design process.
Every custom ceramic collection is
envisioned, modelled, and brought to life at
our purpose-built workshop in the east coast
town of Sanur.
Product Evolution
Enduring Excellence
Decades of accumulated knowledge about the intricacies
of clay body recipes and glaze textures fuels innovation
at Kevala. We are continually experimenting with the
latest processes and designs to forge our own path in the
custom ceramics market.
To create the most durable stoneware we fire our kilns up
to 1200°C. With such high temperatures we vitrify the
glaze on each ceramic piece, creating a strengthening
seal and smooth finish.
clay
Finding the Finest
Formulations
Kevala sources the highest-quality raw materials from
across Indonesia and the rest of the world to use as
ingredients for our clay. We have tested countless clay
formulations and every one is subjected to our rigorous
quality control.
Freshly mixed clay is passed through a sieve to catch any
coarse particles and magnetic filters are used to remove
iron spots. It is then blended in a pugmill for a smooth
and even consistency before being mixed with water and
a dispersant for casting.
CUSTOMISATION
Handcrafted
Every Time
An essential characteristic of our ceramic creations is that
they are always handmade. Each piece passes through at
least ten pairs of gifted hands as it travels through the
production journey.
Our unique process means slight variances in texture,
glaze, size, and weight often occur across our collections,
so even individual ceramic pieces have their own
distinctive charm..
SGRAFFITO
This decoration is where a contrasting coloured engobe is applied to a greenware body. Scratching and carving away at the surface reveals the natural clay beneath the surface. Geometrical patterns and artworks can be created, demonstrated in our collection designed with artist Anna Pretty and Christine Hingston.
INLAY
Created by carving greenware vessels and applying a contrasting coloured engobe in the removed areas. The result is a detailed pattern with crisp edges. This technique is demonstrated in our collection designed with artist Fliss Dodd
Hand Craving
A signature feature in Kevala’s products – using handmade custom tools, each vessel is crafted by our artisans to achieve unique patterns that create tactile surfaces.
Glazing
Each Kevala ceramic piece goes through its own unique
process for glazing. Some require a single glaze layer
and freehand brushwork, others require multiple applications
along with stamping and sponging. We use a wide range of
glazing techniques to create all the unique finishes we offer.
