Circular Ceramic Collection
Sara Howard x Kevala
Circular ceramics is the embodiment of symbiotic relationships and material flows that previously didn’t exist. Designing a new way of consuming that reduces the harm inflicted on our planet and preserves our precious natural resources - without compromising on design
In 2023, Sara collaborated with ceramic tableware manufacturer, Kevala Ceramics, based in Bali, Indonesia. From producing the Circular Ceramics collection solely from her studio in London back in 2021, Sara wanted to explore the application of local waste streams on an industrial scale for greater ecological impact. Establishing a local waste material ecology specifically for Kevala Ceramics resulted in the launching of a fifteen-piece tableware collection, available in two colourways and made from 70% -100% secondary resources destined for landfill
Circular ceramics is the embodiment of symbiotic relationships and material flows that previously didn’t exist. Designing a new way of consuming that reduces the harm inflicted on our planet and preserves our precious natural resources - without compromising on design
In 2023, Sara collaborated with ceramic tableware manufacturer, Kevala Ceramics, based in Bali, Indonesia. From producing the Circular Ceramics collection solely from her studio in London back in 2021, Sara wanted to explore the application of local waste streams on an industrial scale for greater ecological impact. Establishing a local waste material ecology specifically for Kevala Ceramics resulted in the launching of a fifteen-piece tableware collection, available in two colourways and made from 70% -100% secondary resources destined for landfill
The Circular Ceramic collection utilises consumer glass waste reclaimed from Bali’s rivers, slurries from marble and granite manufacturers and internal factory waste, resulting in over 16 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill annually.
For an industry that relies heavily on depleting finite natural resources, the future of ceramic production remains uncertain. With significant ecological and societal impacts related to material acquisition, Sara felt the ceramics industry can be far more ambitious in their perception of what could be a resource.
The collection is entirely hand thrown by the artisans at Kevala Ceramics, where the forms are specifically designed for longevity. Reducing the chances of breakages with reinforced rims.
With extensive research, the collection's clay body has been developed from 100% waste, sourced from a ceramic factory's wastewater treatment system.
The dark grey glaze is engineered entirely from 100% residue reclaimed from a ceramic factory's glazing process. Creating a product that has zero emission relating to the transport and extraction of materials.
The beige glaze utilises consumer glass waste sourced from Bali's rivers and industrial stone manufacturing slurries, to create a collection made from 70% less virgin materials than typical ceramics.
The collection is entirely hand thrown by the artisans at Kevala Ceramics, where the forms are specifically designed for longevity. Reducing the chances of breakages with reinforced rims.
With extensive research, the collection's clay body has been developed from 100% waste, sourced from a ceramic factory's wastewater treatment system.
The dark grey glaze is engineered entirely from 100% residue reclaimed from a ceramic factory's glazing process. Creating a product that has zero emission relating to the transport and extraction of materials.
The beige glaze utilises consumer glass waste sourced from Bali's rivers and industrial stone manufacturing slurries, to create a collection made from 70% less virgin materials than typical ceramics.
The full collection is available for wholesale and retail orders now.
View the full catalogue here ︎︎︎
Read & watch the full interview here with the The Punch Community ︎︎︎
Stockists:
Kevala Home (Sanur, Ubud, Uluwatu) Bali, Indonesia.
Sun Contemporary, Bali, Indonesia.
View the full catalogue here ︎︎︎
Read & watch the full interview here with the The Punch Community ︎︎︎
Stockists:
Kevala Home (Sanur, Ubud, Uluwatu) Bali, Indonesia.
Sun Contemporary, Bali, Indonesia.