7 pottery villages of India that keep ancient clay traditions alive 
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7 traditional pottery villages of India where a simple ingredient tells a story

From the glossy ceramics of Uttar Pradesh to the striking black pots of Manipur, these pottery villages of India keep centuries-old craftsmanship alive through distinctive materials, techniques and designs

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Across India, traditional pottery villages are home to artisans who turn locally available clay, stone and other natural materials into objects of everyday use and works of art. Some specialise in cooking pots and tableware, while others create religious figures, decorative plaques and intricately painted ceramics. Their methods vary widely. Some potters shape clay on a wheel, while others build vessels by hand without one. Firing techniques, natural pigments and traditional patterns give each craft its own identity. In many places, pottery remains a family occupation, with skills passed from one generation to the next.

Here are 7 pottery villages of India that are worth your time:

Chinhat, Uttar Pradesh: Its artisans produce glazed crockery, colourful clay figures, toys and decorative objects, using locally sourced clay, hand-painted designs and kiln firing
Andretta, Himachal Pradesh: Its signature slip-design technique uses diluted clay to create flowing patterns inspired by Kangra’s traditional rangoli designs on plates, bowls and cups
Panchmura, West Bengal: Among the pottery villages of India, Panchmura in Bankura district stands out for its iconic terracotta horses, known for their upright necks, pointed ears and elongated bodies
Molela, Rajasthan: Molela, a village in Rajsamand district near the Banas River, is renowned for its distinctive flat terracotta plaques, a tradition said to date back more than 800 years
Longpi, Manipur: In Longpi Khullen and Longpi Kajui, Tangkhul artisans create distinctive black pottery using a mixture of ground serpentine stone and special brown clay
Nizamabad, Uttar Pradesh: Artisans shape mica-rich clay, apply mustard oil and fire the pieces in a low-oxygen environment to achieve their distinctive black finish; the craft received a GI tag in 2015
Khurja, Uttar Pradesh: Artisans use a clay mixture containing quartz and feldspar, then paint floral patterns in shades of blue, green, red and brown before glazing and firing the pieces
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