Creating Sustainability in Ceramics

Responsibility

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ECO-CONSCIOUS

Our Bond with Earth

The intimate relationship we have with a finite natural resource like clay has formed our relationship with the environment. We take every possible step to eliminate anything heading towards
a landfill and we are continually looking for new ways to make a positive impact.

Conscious of the issues surrounding the sustainability of our lifestyles, Kevala is taking major action to ensure all aspects of production are both socially and ecologically responsible, whilst continuing to meet our high-quality standards and the needs of our clients. We go beyond meeting all government legislations and set more ambitious goals for our organisation.

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WHERE WE WORK

Improving Energy Efficiency

Our purpose-built workshop was designed by London-trained architect Ian Chee from VX Design & Architecture. Created to work harmoniously with our craft and help displace the heat from kilns fired to 1200°C. The external walls feature breathable lattice brickwork to encourage airflow and roof
skylights fill the workshop with natural lighting

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Climate MANIFESTO

A Hand-in-Hand Commitment

At Kevala, we believe that making responsibly begins with looking more closely at what we use, what we make, what we leave behind, and where it all comes from.
Our Sustainability Manifesto is shaped by six principles that guide how we design, produce, collaborate, and grow:
designing waste out of our processes, creating impact through collaboration, staying rooted in Bali while taking responsibility beyond it, thinking beyond the life of a single piece, bringing greater precision to how we make, and owning the
imperfections along the way.

These are not ideals that exist outside our everyday practice. They shape the choices we make from the materials we work with and the resources we use, to what happens when something does not go as planned. We believe that nothing we make stands alone. Every piece is connected to its materials, its makers, its place, and the wider systems around it. We are still learning how to make better. So we keep questioning, experimenting, measuring, and finding new ways to leave less behind. Rooted in Bali and connected to a wider world, this is our commitment: to make with what we have, care for where we come from, and keep learning how to do better, hand-in-hand with our planet, our people, and our purpose.

Progress Report

Our First Step in Making Impact Visible

Sustainability at Kevala is an ongoing practice, shaped by what
we make, what we recover, what we learn, and what we continue to improve.

Our first Making in Progress Report brings together the progress, experiments, and challenges behind our sustainability practice, from material recovery and circular initiatives to resource management, responsible sourcing, collaboration, and internal action.
It is not a final account, but a starting point for greater transparency and continued progress.

Circular Collection

Repurposing  Waste for Good

The Circular Collection is an eco-conscious collaboration between Kevala and designer Sara Howard. Instead of using new raw materials, this fourteen-piece tableware range is created from industrial byproducts that would otherwise be left to pollute our natural environments.

Reusable materials are captured from marble and granite
factory slurries, clay and glaze residues retrieved from water treatment systems, and glass fragments filtered out of rivers. This is an ongoing project that aims to create beautiful and durable ceramics from 100% collected waste.

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CERAMIC CORAL

Rebuilding the Natural World

Ceramics are a perfect fit for coral propagation and make an excellent natural alternative to metal frames. Crafted in partnership with Patina Maldives, our handmade coral structures are helping to regenerate nearby reefs and keep
them full of life.

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KEVALA FACTORY OUTLET

A Second Life 

We see the beauty and functionality that our second-grade items have to offer and believe they still deserve a place in a home. These items are sold at discounted prices at our sustainable Kevala Outlet.