Hand-crafted ceramics bringing art
and joy to the everyday

Samhara, meaning forged from fire, is a true testament of the elements. Each piece is carefully hand crafted and twice fired to create a functional work of art by Bhavani Arabandi. Her goal is to bring art and joy to the everyday. Bhavani embraces experimentation and playfulness. Whether wheel thrown or hand built, every piece evokes whimsy and joy, and sometimes the unexpected.

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  • "I have long been a fan of Samhara Ceramics by Bhavani Arabandi.

    I am drawn to the creative range of design. Honestly, I just love the whole collection. Some pieces are whimsical and fun, with a vivid color palette. Yet, I also have two of her vases. Both are elegant, but rustic, richly textured with muted tones. They have been perfect for flowers from my garden.

    I so appreciate the everyday practical uses. It’s like small works of art on kitchen counters and coffee tables.❤️❤️❤️”

    Amy

  • "You would NEVER guess that Bhavani has only been crafting her magnificent art for just a few years.

    Her glazing techniques, variety of shapes, styles, and treatments are masterful! Her eye for color and texture, and her sense of whimsy keep me coming back for more. I want her art in every room of my house!”

    Cindy J.

  • "I have been impressed from day one with Bhavani’s creativity and vision.

    She continues to demonstrate creative and artistic growth and I have loved watching her evolution. I love Bhavani’s diverse esthetics, including her use of color and less common elements such as horsehair [raku] and gold [luster]. She is equally capable of creating showroom pieces as she is everyday pieces of whimsy. My home has many of her pieces and I will continue collecting them and promoting her work to friends and family.”

    Jenn S.

MEET BHAVANI

Behind the wheel

I got my hands dirty in my first ceramics class. Well... let’s be honest, it was much more. I had clay all over my clothes, shoes, and even some in my hair. I was a mess.  I was hooked. Clay is challenging and predictably unpredictable. But taking clay (literally rocks and dust) and turning it into functional art feels like pure magic.