2. At Thanor Pottery we create hand-made, hand-glazed stoneware ceramics that are strong, usable & beautiful.
Our vision is to thoughtfully make, gather, & sell
enduring objects that enhance the way people
eat, live, & connect.
We are a passionately creative, design-led manufacturer, who, among other things, strives to impact people’
relationship with things they buy. Weaving together our units collective offerings, you’ll find the common
threads of holistic design & integrated manufacturing.
This close-knit relationship between designing & making not only creates wonderfully sound objects, but
also, ones that close the gap between intention & outcome.
3. PROFILE - FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sumanth Sampath, the founder & creative director of Thanor Pottery, is a dynamic
clay enthusiast with a vision to converge his global experience & exceptional
ceramic design skills into creating a brand that symbolizes design, craft, culture &
beauty. He envisions creating a design brand that brings contemporary & distinct
craft to our day to day lives. He aspires to create a culture that appreciate, respect
& brings back the lost significance of good craft & good craftsmanship.
Sumanth’s journey into the world of ceramic design began in the US, where he went
to pursue his MTech after successfully completing BTech in Electrical Engineering
from IIT Kharagpur. His passion towards craft & design, drew him towards the
ceramic program in Michigan University. He left the MTech program & instead joined
the Master in Fine Arts program. Since then, there has been no looking back for the
artist. The US, with its rigid academic standards in ceramics, a supportive network
of studio potters, elevated definitions of good craftsmanship, & training experience
in various production potteries, enabled Sumanth to develop a functional aesthetic
& technique of global standards. After completing his ceramics program, Sumanth
applied for & won an internship at a renowned pottery studio in Jerusalem, Israel.
There he was fortunate to work with a group of dedicated & experienced clay artists
who readily shared with him their knowledge & expertise while allowing him the
space & freedom to refine his personal style.
4. The world open to him, Sumanth chose to set up his studio in India, lured by a strong sense of roots & the
challenge of building a studio from scratch. His work can be seen in fine restaurants, hotels, galleries &
homes in Bangalore & beyond. As his creations became popular & well appreciated by many, the demand
grew. He was getting contacted by retail groups & hotel chains for a variety of ceramic products.
His inspiration, fueled by the demand in the market, led to the birth of the company Thanor Pottery Pvt.
Ltd. at Mysore. This 3 acre design & production unit is just a beginning. Sumanth has big goals. Craft being
the center driving force, Sumanth, intends to bring together different mediums - glass, wood, copper,
ceramic & take Thanor to a level where it becomes one of the first handmade lifestyle Product Design,
Manufacturing & Retail Company.
5. Thanor Pottery will produce fine, distinctive, functional ware in stoneware & porcelain. designed & handmade by master
craftsmen, the pottery blends the old world charm of ceramic with a striking modern touch. All ceramic ware is brought to
life by the power of fire, contained & controlled within a kiln, or furnace.
Thanor in Hebrew means kiln. It is the kiln that enables
us to bring you ceramics of lasting value, & our name
respectfully acknowledges that fact.
We truly believe & stand by our values:
• Quality : Setting our own standards
• Integrity : Keeping our word
• Customer focus : Delighting our customers
• Respect : Respecting people & environment
6. Our USP’s
• Customized & Exclusive Design
• Superb Quality
• Fine Aesthetics
• Global Concepts
• Production facility with latest equipment & techniques
• Consistent quality production within workable timelines
Our Goals
• To make Thanor a successful global brand in the field of handmade ceramic products.
• To have Thanor boutique outlets in various parts of the country.
• To make Thanor one of the first Lifestyle handmade Product Design & manufacturing company,
creating products using different mediums like glass, copper, wood, ceramic.
• To establish Thanor as a Craft Community & Training Center that facilitates the growth & appreciation
of craft in our country.
7. VERTICAL A : TABLEWARE RANGE
• Plates
• Platters
• Bowls
• Cups & Mugs
• Storage Jars
• Jugs
• Tumblers
• Dinner Sets
• Accessories for table like
Salt / Pepper cases, Napkin
Holders, Cutlery holders etc
VERTICAL B : DECOR RANGE
• Vases
• Planters
• Lamps & Light fixtures
• Tiles & Tile products
• Vanity wash basins
• Bath & Spa accessories
• Wall Clocks Name & Number
Plates
• Luminaries
VERTICAL C : ART PROJECTS
• Art Installations
• Wall Murals
• Studio setups for advertising
& other media shoots
Thanor Product Range
22. BOWLS
RICE BOWL WITH
TALL FOOT
CASSEROLE PASTA BOWL WITH
RIM
SQUARE BOWL
WITHOUT RIM
SOUP BOWL WITH
RIM
TALL BELL SERVING
BOWL
WINGED BOWL SAUCE DIP BOWL FRUIT BOWL LIDDED CURD
BOWL
SALAD BOWL OVAL SALAD BOWL BELL SERVING
BOWL
SQUARE BOWL SERVING BOWL
23. BEER GLASS TALL TUMBLER SMALL TUMBLER WINE GOBLET WITH
WIDE STEM
WINE GOBLET
BARREL COFFEE
MUG
CHIMNEY COFFEE
MUG
COFFEE CUP TEA CUP WITH LEGS
TEA CUP LATTE CUP BARREL BEER MUG BEER MUG
CUPS
&
MUGS
24. JARS
&
VASE
TALL TULIP VASETILTED VASE RECTANGULAR VASE
WITH CUT WORK
TAPERED VASETALL PALM VASE INVERTED PALM
VASE
TALL RICE JAR WALL PLANTERSCOOKIE JAR SPICE JAR GINGER JAR LATTE CUP TABLE
TOP PLANTER
