About RANJ

Hello, I’m Ranjit Dhaliwal (Ranj) a London-based designer-maker.
My homeware is created with a focus on form, function, decoration, and durability.

My practice is influenced by the forms of modern European studio pottery, married with a bright colour palette that is inspired by my Indian heritage.

My decorative pieces are created using alternative kiln firings, exciting and unpredictable processes that use foraged and reused combustible materials.

I am drawn to the humble nature of a craft that is based on making things from earth, dug from the ground, and the magical transformation that comes from subjecting it to intense heat. I feel a strong connection to our pottery tradition that goes back many millennia but still remains vital to the way we live now.

My work has been featured in The Guardian and The Observer

You can find me on the Crafts Council’s directory of makers

I firmly believe that art and craft should be accessible to all and enjoy teaching classes at my own studio, Turning Earth, Skandihus, Birch Community, and regular workshops with Yodomo.

Email: info@studioranj.com

 
 
 
My weekend pop-up at @hackneycityfarm_official starts today! I’ve gone big on candlesticks; like these earthenware ones - wobbly, colourful and drippy . There will be all sorts of other items, with prices starting from £5 this year, time
New Roseware vase with splashed decoration, that’s the new vibe. Don’t forget to pop in to my pop-up at the @yodomo.co Circular Hub in @hackneycityfarm_official this weekend! Swipe for details…
Here’s another new earthenware candlestick, wheel-thrown this time with a white, blue and grey drippy glaze. This and other fun pieces will be at this weekend’s pop-up in the @yodomo.co Circular Hub at @hackneycityfarm_official You can
Pop-up shop! Next weekend (2/3 December), I’ll be taking over the @yodomo.co Circular Hub at Hackney City Farm. I’ll be selling this carved terracotta candelabra and other candlesticks for Christmas/Hanukkah/impending winter power-cuts. L
I’m very pleased that this piece has been selected to be part of the @throwncontemporary gallery’s Winter Exhibition. Black Mirror vase, 30cm high. Wheel thrown then pitfired with reused and foraged organic material (including sawdust,
I love what I do because I’m at play most of the time. I don’t want to grow up. 👶🏽 Here’s more fun: Jazzware ‘Harper’ vase.