ABOUT
The Vision Behind Shivanya Art Potteries
At Shivanya Art Potteries, we believe that art has the power to change lives. What began as a humble pottery initiative has today grown into a collective of passionate hands and hopeful hearts, creating handcrafted terracotta products that carry meaning beyond their form.
Our team is made up of rural women artisans who were once homemakers, daily wage workers, and caretakers. With guidance, training, and a lot of heart, they have now become skilled creators who take pride in their craft. Each product we make—whether a toy or a utility item—is shaped with care, love, and respect for tradition.
Using eco-friendly, locally sourced clay, we aim to preserve India’s rich terracotta heritage while helping women find financial freedom and dignity through their work. Today, more than 1,000 women have been trained and empowered through this initiative.
Shivanya is not just a brand; it is a family of creators, working together with one vision:
To keep traditional art alive, uplift the lives behind the art, and deliver handmade beauty to every home.
Malarvizhi – Managing Director & Head of Women Empowerment
Mrs. Malarvizhi, the wife of the founder, plays a key role in the success of Shivanya Art Potteries. As the Managing Director, she manages the women’s training, daily production work, and welfare. She supports and guides more than 100 women artisans, helping them become skilled, confident, and financially independent. Her kind and strong leadership is a big reason behind the growth of this women-led community.
Sabarinathan – Founder & Artisan Leader
Mr. Sabarinathan is the founder of Shivanya Art Potteries. He has over 20 years of experience in clay art and terracotta making. Raised in a family of potters, he was trained by well-known masters like
Mr. Mannakkatti Pathar, Mr. I.Mohammed Farrok, Mr. Mann Pathar,
Mr. Balaram Pathar and
Mr. Padma Shri V.k Munusamy
With strong roots in traditional pottery, he started Sabarina Art Potteries, which is now Shivanya Art Potteries. His aim was not only to continue the art but also to teach and support rural women through it.
Today, he continues to lead the team, sharing his knowledge and guiding the women artisans who are now part of this growing family.