She is the golden bridge, the wonderful fire.
The luminous heart of the Unknown is she, …

Sri Aurobindo “Savitri”

Founded by Deborah Smith and Ray Meeker in 1971, Golden Bridge Pottery produces functional wood fired stoneware. Ray experimented with fired earth housing and produced monumental ceramic sculpture. With hundreds of students passing through GBP – this institute has expanded the world of ceramics in India and worldwide. Workshops with international ceramists and artists-in-residencies continues.

The rich history of GBP is a dedication towards the ideal of bringing beauty into this world. It represents a living force that has drawn together creative peoples from various backgrounds and countries and continues to do so today.

Supriya Menon Meneghetti
Auroville, Tamil Nadu

With many thanks to:
Sunaina Mandeen
Mirta Morigi
Sauro Mezzetti
Gauri Elisa Meneghetti
Rohit Bijoy
Stella Gallas