Cup rings, 2023

I am thinking of my mum whose hot cup of tea or coffee were her moments of solace in a busy day of multitasking. Patients, cooking, childcare everything took a backseat when she sat down on her favourite spot on the sofa with her mug. Just for a second, until something that was more important than her tea called her to attend to it. And everything was more important than that time she treasured for herself.

This is a group of espresso cups that do not have a flat base on which to rest. It demands the full physical attention of the user. One is compelled to put away all else and indulge for the moment in the act of drinking coffee. Being present, taking your time with the beverage, emptying the mug of it’s contents before moving to other things, is a non negotiable.

The espresso cups are meant to be worn as jewels. Each object a reminder of attention and care to yourself.

Photo Credits: Sarang Gupta and Inordinary