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Local Malaysian Ceramic and Pottery Studios Worth Adding to Your Home
Malaysia has a quietly growing scene of ceramic artists doing genuinely interesting work. Most of them are completely off the radar. Here are five worth knowing.
1. RAAQUU
Website: raaquu.com
Founded in 2020 by Adil Abdul Ghani, RAAQUU is built around a Japanese firing technique called Raku.
Each piece is pulled from a kiln while still red-hot, then placed into a chamber filled with sawdust that ignites on contact. What happens inside determines the colours. No two pieces ever come out the same.
What makes it distinctly Malaysian is the clay. Adil sources from Mukim Sayong in Perak, the same region famous for the traditional labu sayong water container. The brand now ships to 32 countries and has collaborated with The Datai Langkawi.
2. Bangkita Ceramic Studio
Website: bangkitaceramicstudio.com
Founded by Muhammad Iqbal bin Awang, whose father was a painter, Bangkita makes decorative tableware that looks like it belongs in a gallery.
Their pieces are already in some of KL’s best-known restaurants including Bijan, Huckleberry, and Pokok. Prices start from RM20, which makes them one of the most accessible studios on this list.
3. Clay Expression
Clay Expression has been running since 2000 out of Petaling Jaya, led by Cindy Koh. They take custom commissions and have worked with restaurants like Gooddam and Pop Up Dining KL.
Two decades in, they are still the name that serious chefs and hospitality teams call when they want something made right.
4. Bendang Studio
Website: bendangstudio.com
Rozana Musa started making ceramics by experimenting with clay in her backyard, which was once a padi field.
That is where the name Bendang comes from. Everything is handmade, rough around the edges in the best way, and rooted in a story that feels very Malaysian.
5. Nom Studio
Website: nomstudio.co
Founded during the pandemic by two best friends, Nom Studio was built around one honest observation: most Malaysians cannot afford RM100 per ceramic dish.
Their pieces sit between RM25 and RM50, and they are upfront that production happens overseas. Collections like Kyoto Kaiseki and Marrakech are beautifully styled and a favourite among food photographers and home cooks.
If you have been thinking about upgrading your table, starting with one good mug or bowl from a local studio is probably the lowest-commitment way to do it. And once you start, it is hard to stop.