When you hold a handmade cup, you hold the memories and stories of the person who made it. Yet the names behind these works often remain unknown.

Before founding Shambhala, we’d met several studio potters who made ceramic art in the shadows — quietly and without fanfare. Their pieces were personal, warm and one-of-a-kind; unlike the mass-produced works found in online stores. We couldn’t help but wonder: why doesn’t the world know more about them? Shambhala Art was created in response: a space for studio potters to showcase their creations, and art lovers to discover handmade clay.

Meet the Founder

THE WOMAN BEHIND SHAMBHALA ART

Devika Sehgal is the force behind Shambhala Art, uniquely blending creativity, business insight and passion for the handmade.

Devika Sehgal

Devika’s first interactions with clay began over three decades ago. However, she returned to the medium few years ago, determined to grow her calling into a larger mission as the founder of Shambhala Art. With a Master’s degree in Economics, as well as in Finance and Control from Panjab University, she has worked in diverse fields ranging from television to telecommunications. She has also formally trained at The Cold Mountain Studio in Dharamshala and Studio Re4Clay, which helped shape her artistic voice and vision for Shambhala Art. Today, she operates from her Gurgaon-based studio under the brand ‘मिट्टी Palette,’ through which she continues to create, teach and mentor ceramic artists.

Her belief in the power of community and shared knowledge powers Shambhala’s vision.

Meet the Team

THE CREATIVE MINDS OF SHAMBHALA

Ekta Pardasani

Curator, Offline Experiences

Ekta Pardasani curates offline experiences at Shambhala Art, focusing on creating meaningful, in-person touchpoints that bring craft, design, and handmade ceramics into physical spaces. With a background in design, brand building, and entrepreneurship, she brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to how audiences engage with makers and their work beyond the digital realm. Her journey began in her family&... Read More

Nitya Gupta

Website Operations Executive

Nitya plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Shambhala Art platform. As Website Operations Executive, she works closely with studio potters—assisting with onboarding, product uploads, coordination, and ensuring smooth communication between artists and the platform team. Being a potter herself, she understands the language of clay and the nuances behind each handmade piece. Her... Read More

Jai Kumar

Technology Consultant & Outsourced IT Lead

Jai works as the Technology Consultant and Outsourced IT Lead for Shambhala Art, overseeing the platform’s technical backbone and digital operations. As an extended part of the Shambhala technical team, he manages website development, maintenance, integrations, and system stability—ensuring that the creative vision of the collective is supported by a smooth, reliable, and scalable digital experi... Read More

The name ‘Shambhala’ refers to a mythical Himalayan kingdom; a land of peace and balance. We believe that pottery is inherently meditative, and we aim to honour the peaceful practice of creating with handmade clay. There’s something for everyone here — from the curious browser to the experienced collector. Everyday pottery, commissioned gifts, bespoke works of art; our pieces are curated and shared with care. We support our artists with packaging, logistics, and storytelling, so that their work can travel safely into people’s homes.