MALKI STUDIO | ‘Fleeting moments of Joy (4)’ | Wheel thrown / Raku fired

The Japanese word Raku means "joy," "enjoyment," or "happiness through chance." In ceramics, it represents a technique and philosophy rooted in simplicity, imperfection, and the joy of making.

Raku is a specific style of pottery that originated in Japan in the 16th century. Ceramic pieces are removed from the kiln while still glowing hot, then rapidly cooled and placed in combustible materials like straw or sawdust. This process affects the glaze surface in beautifully unpredictable ways.

The serendipitous nature of this technique adorns the vessels with flashes of gold, pinks, greens, and copper hues. It records a moment in time—a fleeting contact between raw materials and fire.

Much like a flash of sunset or a reflection in a lake, it's an instant of beauty caught—bringing a smile of joy and pleasure.

MALKI STUDIO | ‘Fleeting moments of Joy (4)’ | Wheel thrown / Raku fired | 6 (h) x 6 (w) x 6 (d) cm

Copper glazes, post reduction using sawdust and locally sourced seaweeds.