Laila

Drashti Desai

I use design to tell stories, one object at a time. My practice sits at the
intersection of feeling and function. Since childhood, art has been a language
of expression for me. It is something I return to instinctively, moving between
mediums to experiment and explore. Clay pulled me in for its tangibility,
something I could hold, shape in the moment, and slow down with.

Laila, a hand-sculpted ceramic bag, is a tangible vessel of care, inspired by
those who hold her steady. Repaired in gold, she turns tension into resilient
grace, making warmth visible and carrying gratitude with softness.

Size: 10"H x 9"W x 3.5"D
Material: Stoneware, kintsugi (gold repair)