A Seattle Kraken-inspired mug, handmade in Seattle

Hi, I'm Amanda, the ceramicist behind Curious Roots Studio, a woman-owned AAPI studio in Seattle. I work in climate, played hockey for 11 years, and everything you see on this page is made by my hands. This tentacle mug is the starting point for this idea. For the Kraken, I'd restyle the design to fit their brand and guidelines.

Every photo here is my own work, from my own studio. Nothing on this page is borrowed inspiration from another source.

The Pod Project

An example of a previous collaboration from Spring 2026. I worked with Seattle non-profit, Orca Nexus, to support Orca conservation in Puget Sound.

Black and white stylized orca whale design on a textured gray background