Handmade Artisan Statement Jewellery

Blue pottery is widely recognised as the traditional craft of the pink city of Jaipur (so called because of the wide use of pink sandstone in its myriad palaces and buildings) in north-west India. It is an unusual blend of Chinese, Turko-Persian and Indian techniques.

This pottery is fired at a low temperature, glazed and is painstakingly hand decorated with motifs inspired by the plant and animal world which is why no two pieces can be exactly the same.

This is a handmade product. No two items are the same. There will be slight variations in colour or finish.

Ethiqana is starting an artisanal revival in the world of children’s toys and other homewares and accessories.

This social enterprise works with small artisan producers, known as Ethiqana’s Artisan Heroes, carefully selected based on the eco-friendliness of their methods and the need for creative and economic empowerment. 

These include the famous toymakers of Channapatna, India, who create colourful, tactile and durable wooden toys following fair trade values. These toys are 100% natural, handmade from sustainably grown wood and coloured with natural non-toxic dyes from plant-based sources. 

A huge part of Ethiqana’s mission is to preserve traditional, nearly-extinct art and craft techniques. Many of the toys are made using methods passed down through generations of artisans over the course of 200 years. 

By preserving these traditional techniques, Ethiqana challenges modern manufacturing methods and provides sustainable livelihoods to the artisans.

They also strive to give their Artisan Heroes opportunities to travel and connect with a worldwide audience. This helps makers evolve their art and practices, which is key to preserving them for the future.