Crafting Coral
Inviting the community to learn and be a part of coral propagation through ceramics
Since the plantation of their first handmade ceramic coral propagation device two years ago, Crafting Coral has expanded to four locations; the Maldives, Bali, and two locations in Lombok.
The core of the programme lies in inviting communities to be part of coral propagation, from hand building clay forms to planting ceramic structures onto the reef. Bringing the risks our coral reefs face to the forefront of conversations on land, is where the programme strives to make the most impact. With over 90% of our reefs predicted to disappear by 2050, these discussions are more vital than ever before.
Since the plantation of their first handmade ceramic coral propagation device two years ago, Crafting Coral has expanded to four locations; the Maldives, Bali, and two locations in Lombok.
The core of the programme lies in inviting communities to be part of coral propagation, from hand building clay forms to planting ceramic structures onto the reef. Bringing the risks our coral reefs face to the forefront of conversations on land, is where the programme strives to make the most impact. With over 90% of our reefs predicted to disappear by 2050, these discussions are more vital than ever before.
Over 1,000 ceramic coral propagation devices have been hand made by the Crafting Coral community globally.
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Witnessing the degradation of coral reefs in her mother’s home country, ceramicist Sara Howard, instigated research in how ceramics, can aid reef restoration. Analysing various coral restoration practices, Sara noticed that it was often being carried out by marine biologists and those who engaged with marine life regularly as a diver. Many locals who live in coastal areas know little about their coral reefs, the impact it has on their daily lives and the threats they are currently facing.
Crafting Coral is a tool to engage those communities, a place to have these vital discussions and an opportunity for the everyday person, to have the opportunity to be part of the coral propagation progress. It also provides an alternative low impact material compared to steel and plastic cable ties typically used in coral propagation.
Crafting Coral is a tool to engage those communities, a place to have these vital discussions and an opportunity for the everyday person, to have the opportunity to be part of the coral propagation progress. It also provides an alternative low impact material compared to steel and plastic cable ties typically used in coral propagation.
Crafting Coral is privileged to work with and alongside talented and passionate individuals. We have worked with Andre Saputra, the founder of Indonesia Biru Foundation, to collaborate on his two restoration sites in Kecinan Bay and Gili Asahan. The first pilot study was carried out and supported by Patina Maldives back in 2023.
Our latest collaboration has been with Rip Curl School of Surf, made possible by Jonni Deaker, who has allowed us to build on his already incredible work to restore Sanur’s coral reef and marine diversity.
Book your class here with Kevala Studio in Sanur, Bali ︎︎︎
Email: studio@kevalaceramics.com
Whatsapp: +62 877-5478-4534
Keep up to date with developments on ︎@craftingcoral
Our latest collaboration has been with Rip Curl School of Surf, made possible by Jonni Deaker, who has allowed us to build on his already incredible work to restore Sanur’s coral reef and marine diversity.
Book your class here with Kevala Studio in Sanur, Bali ︎︎︎
Email: studio@kevalaceramics.com
Whatsapp: +62 877-5478-4534
Keep up to date with developments on ︎@craftingcoral
