Hello! I’m Vajeeta, the founder and ceramic artist at Nookshelf Studio.

I studied product design and spent over 6 years working in the design industry. My journey from being a shy kid to a more expressive adult is probably what led me to switch paths from a full-time designer to an artist. What better way to express myself than through art?

I’ve been working with clay for over 4 years now and somewhere along the way, I opened up my own studio. The journey wasn’t exactly planned, it’s been more intuitive but it has shaped me in the most authentic way. I also love teaching pottery and welcoming fellow artists into the studio, where we exchange ideas and often end up making something fun together.

I embrace a raw and imperfect aesthetic. You’ll see a lot of wild elements in my craft; mushrooms, poppy seeds, lotus flowers. They all carry a reminder to keep growing into something more honest, rooted and selfless. I hope my work brings a sense of connection and resonates with those who find meaning in it.