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Designer: Ceramicah
Photographer Credit: Elizabeth Carababas

The Raku Collection by Ceramicah is a limited edition series of Tera Lamps made using a special firing technique that results in a completely unique combination of colours and textures, making each piece one of a kind. Inspired by the vibrancy of the Earth, the intention was for every piece to feel as if it had been pulled from a volcano, still burning with colour and life. Timeless in both their shape and finish, they provide more than just light but are sculptural pieces of art that enhance the mood of any environment.

Ceramicah is a Los Angeles based studio founded by Micah Blyckert and Alexandra Cadiz. As a ceramicist since childhood, Micah is the artist behind Ceramicah’s wheel-thrown lamps and vessels while Alexandra runs the brand and operations. Both former Architects, the pair are influenced by their love of organic forms and textures, as well as the landscape of California. At the root of each Ceramicah piece is Micah’s deep curiosity for how things work, supreme attention to detail and focus on materiality and precision, having spent over a decade honing his craft to produce bespoke products in which every part of the lamp from proportion to finish is intentionally considered and designed. The Raku Collection is no exception to this and is Ceramicah’s most exclusive and unique collection yet.

For the Raku Collection, each lamp base and shade were hand-thrown by Micah and given its vivid colour through a laborious firing technique called Raku. Rooted in traditional Japanese ceramics, Raku is a special process in which pieces are removed from the kiln while still glowing hot and placed into containers with combustible material such as sawdust or paper. The containers are then covered leaving no room for oxygen to get in, which is what creates the velvety black texture and iridescent crackling effect. The beauty of the Raku firing process is that every piece comes out completely unique and one of a kind. The shape and finish of each unique piece make them suitable for many different contexts, from an ultra-modern sleek space to a more textured, lived-in space.