Indus People
Indus People is a ceramic and tableware studio that foregrounds everyday use without decorative excess. Rooted in the Indian subcontinent in inspiration, the work avoids literal motifs and instead focuses on surface, tone and tactile presence. Across plates, mugs, bowls and trays, the objects feel familiar in function yet quietly distinctive in finish.
A key thread through the studio’s output is its commitment to functional tableware. The Cafe Range includes dinner plates, quarter plates, deep plates, pasta bowls, tumblers and a range of cups and saucers, from espresso to latte sizes, all designed to sit comfortably in the hand and stack neatly in daily use. Pieces like the Ganga Dinner Plate and Ganga Quarter Plate bring soft, earthy tones to the table, while the Confluence Serving Bowl and its matching cups pair muted hues with gentle curves that feel linked to landscape rather than pattern.
Launched in 2018, the studio has kept a focused catalogue of dining essentials, choosing depth within its core forms rather than expanding into unrelated categories. That restraint shows in the considered proportions of each piece, whether it is the wide rim of a plate or the balanced weight of a cappuccino cup.
The ceramics also sit easily in hospitality spaces. Customised sets and durable tableware from the Cafe Range are used in cafés and restaurants across India, where repeated handling becomes a real test of finish and function. What distinguishes the studio’s work is the way regional references appear through colour and texture rather than overt decoration. A glaze might recall river silt or monsoon skies, and a group of cups arranged on a tray can read as a quiet study in form and surface. These are objects intended to be touched, stacked, washed and returned to circulation. In a landscape where handcrafted ceramics often chase standout visuals, Indus People’s work remains anchored in practicality and place. The result is contemporary tableware that fits into daily rituals while carrying a subtle, thoughtful design language.
A glaze might recall river silt or monsoon skies, and a group of cups arranged on a tray can read as a quiet study in form and surface. These are objects intended to be touched, stacked, washed and returned to circulation. In a landscape where handcrafted ceramics often chase standout visuals, Indus People’s work remains anchored in practicality and place. The result is contemporary tableware that fits into daily rituals while carrying a subtle, thoughtful design language.
