{"id":2548,"date":"2026-09-28T09:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/?page_id=2548"},"modified":"2026-09-28T09:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:50:12","slug":"bikila-wooden-ceramic-baking-stamps-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/bikila-wooden-ceramic-baking-stamps-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bikila \u2013 Wooden &#038; Ceramic Baking Stamps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><b>\u201cBikila\u201d \u2013 Wooden &amp; Ceramic Baking Stamps<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tradition reborn through memory, craft, and refined form.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exclusive collection brings together handcrafted ceramic and carved wood, inspired by the ancient Georgian ritual object\u2014<\/span><b>Bikila<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikila is a traditional wooden baking stamp, historically used in the Racha region during festive occasions. Archaeological findings from the Bronze Age confirm that Bikilas have been part of Georgian culture for centuries\u2014carrying symbols, ornaments, and meaning through generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2728<\/span> <b>Inspiration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart of this project comes from a deeply personal place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My inspiration was my great-grandfather\u2019s hand-carved Bikila, made from walnut wood more than a century ago. This object, passed through time, carries not only ornament\u2014but memory, care, and the spirit of gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2728<\/span> <b>The Collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection reimagines Bikila in a contemporary and elegant form\u2014combining:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Handbuilt and handpainted ceramic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Laser-cut wooden ornaments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Functional sculptural design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Diameter:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23 cm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A defining element of this series is the <\/span><b>round, sculptural handle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which brings a sense of softness and visual harmony to the piece. The handle is <\/span><b>ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing ease of use while maintaining a refined, elegant presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hand-painted compositions flow naturally across the surface, extending gently toward the handle, creating a continuous, organic visual movement. The ornament and painting feel unified\u2014almost as if grown together\u2014rather than placed separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two main design directions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Georgian Ornaments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 rooted in local heritage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Asian Mandalas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 inspired by universal harmony and symmetry\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2728<\/span> <b>Function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond baking, Bikila becomes a versatile creative tool:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For stamping patterns on bread, corn bread, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lobiani<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">khachapuri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 For imprinting designs on clay surfaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 For decorating textiles with ornamental motifs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It transforms from a kitchen object into a bridge between crafts\u2014connecting food, art, and tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2728<\/span> <b>Project Vision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of this project is to revive the tradition of Bikila, bringing back the joy of shared rituals\u2014of baking together, preparing for celebrations, and creating beauty with hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is about restoring a forgotten gesture and turning it into a living, tactile experience again\u2014where heritage meets contemporary design with elegance and intention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2728<\/span> <b>Project &amp; Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection was created within the framework of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iAtelier: Technologies and Innovative Experience Program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as part of the projects of the International Center of Arts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cCrafting Europe\u201d (Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Creative Georgia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 \u201cFuture Workforce for Crafts Industry\u201d (USAID Economic Security Program)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In collaboration with <\/span><b>Ilia State University<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Future Industrial Innovation Lab \u2013 FabLab Iliauni<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<div id=\"justified-grid\" class=\"\"><div class=\"collage-thumb\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_161126-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_161126-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"thumb-info\"><h6><\/h6><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collage-thumb\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_162804-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_162804-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"thumb-info\"><h6><\/h6><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collage-thumb\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_163242-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_163242-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"thumb-info\"><h6><\/h6><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collage-thumb\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_170615-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_170615-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"thumb-info\"><h6><\/h6><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collage-thumb\"><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_170656-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260305_170656-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"thumb-info\"><h6><\/h6><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] \u201cBikila\u201d \u2013 Wooden &amp; Ceramic Baking Stamps [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] A tradition reborn through memory, craft, and refined form. This exclusive collection brings together handcrafted ceramic and carved wood, inspired by the ancient Georgian ritual object\u2014Bikila. Bikila is a traditional wooden baking stamp, historically used in the Racha region during festive occasions. Archaeological findings [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2548","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2548"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2554,"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2548\/revisions\/2554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teioceramics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}