About Ekhaya Clay

Ekhaya clay was born from a desire to create pieces that feel lived-in from the moment you first touch them.

Each vessel, bowl and mug is shaped by hand in small batches, embracing the natural textures and gentle imperfections that make handmade work deeply personal and human.

Inspired by the sundrenched and pristine coastline - the soft palette of sand and seafoam, the rhythm of the tide, the weathered beauty of driftwood and seashells. These elements guide our forms, colours and finishes.

But the heart of our work is Ekhaya - the feeling of belonging, grounding and comfort.

Each piece is created to invite you to slow down, savour small rituals, and build a home that feels like a sanctuary.

A ceramic incense holder with a rectangular shape and rounded edges, decorated with blue patterns on its beige surface, sits on a matching tray with a similar design, on a textured white surface.

Earlier Collections

Two heart-shaped ceramic dishes with intricate designs, placed on sand. The foreground dish is blue with a starburst pattern, and the background dish is white with a similar pattern.

Boho Heart Candle Plate

Close-up of a weathered, pale blue ceramic seashell-shaped dish on sandy ground with small rocks and dried twigs nearby.

Sandy Shore Fan Clam Plate

A blue ceramic leaf-shaped dish on sandy ground with the ocean in the background.

Tides Clamshell Dish

Meet the Maker

Ekhaya means home — and that’s where our story begins. Born in South Africa, shaped in Australia, Ekhaya Clay is the work of artist Dee Debney, who brings her small‑town roots, African heritage, and lifelong love of creativity into every piece.

These ceramics are more than objects — they’re stories of culture, belonging, and soul.

Now crafted on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, each piece is shaped by coastal calm and the spirit of home. Ceramics with culture, soul, and a touch of the sea.”

Shop Collection
Three ceramic mugs with floral carvings in earthy tones, stacked with one on top of two, against a textured, light-colored background.

The Making Journey

Each of my collections begins with the landscape around me.

I draw inspiration from the shifting seasons of the Sunshine Coast — the soft coastal light, tidal textures and scenery, and the earthy tones of the hinterland.

These natural elements guide my palette, my forms, and the feeling behind each piece, allowing the environment to shape the story I tell through clay.