Dehaati

Dehati collaborates with Goodearth in New Delhi on a project involving Raku pottery on traditional Kachchhi pottery. This initiative explores traditional shapes using Raku firing techniques and aims to diversify the Kachchh pottery market. The project also focuses on training young potters in Raku techniques. Raku, a rapid firing cycle method, offers an ideal solution for rural potters with limited resources and workspace. This technique, meaning 'enjoyment' in Japanese, aligns with the direct and primitive treatment of clay. By introducing Raku as an alternate surface technique, Dehati seeks to give a fresh identity to Kachchhi pottery and innovate products while preserving traditional shapes, appealing to a different clientele and promoting sustainable pottery making.

Dehati's Interior Architecture program showcases room partitions crafted from clay toys made in the village of Anjar, Kutch. Anjar's skilled potters have a rich tradition of crafting Ramakda toys, producing thousands daily. Dehati's innovative concept maximizes the use of these toys in room partitions. The design draws inspiration from the stacking of traditional pots, creating unique patterns with colour gradation and form variations for installation in residential apartments, such as in Bhuj. This creative approach not only celebrates local craftsmanship but also offers a practical and visually striking interior solution.

Dehati offers a range of services beyond their existing product line. They accept customized orders and undertake interior and outdoor projects based on client specifications. Some of their notable clients include Anantaya Décor in Jaipur, Bodhi Tree in Mumbai, and Khamir in Kutch, Gujarat. Dehati conducts pottery workshops for students and professionals, providing exposure to traditional Kachchhi pottery techniques and processes. It offers design facilitation, allowing individuals and institutions to work and experiment with local potters, providing studio space, raw materials, tools, and kiln access. Dehati is open to creative partnerships, residencies, and collaborations. It also organises pottery tours in Kachchh for various groups, including students, designers, artists, and heritage enthusiasts. Additionally, Dehati is involved in other hard material crafts of the region, such as lacquered woodcraft and metal knife making.