NAME-ITEE GUPTA

ROLL NO-24/444 

SEMESTER-SECOND SEMESTER 

SUBJECT-DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT 

SUBJECT TEACHER -Mrs. NEELAM KAPOOR 

COURSE-B.A.Prog.(Political Science +English) 

TOPIC-INDIAN LOCAL 

PRODUCT(POTTERY) 


   

Pottery! 

 

Pottery is an ancient and revered craft in India, with a rich history and diverse techniques. Here's an overview: 

 

Types of Indian Pottery: 

 

Hand-built pottery 

Wheel-thrown pottery 

Terracotta pottery 

Ceramic pottery 

Blue pottery (Jaipur) 

 

Famous Indian Pottery Styles: 

 

Rajasthani pottery (Jaipur, Bikaner) 

Gujarati pottery (Kutch, Ahmedabad) 

Andhra Pradesh pottery (Hyderabad) 

Tamil Nadu pottery (Chennai) 

 

Techniques: 

Hand-building 

Wheel-throwing 

Slip-casting 

Glazing 

Firing 

Materials: 

 

Clay 

Water 

Colors (oxides, carbonates) 

Glazes (clear, colored) 

 

Tools: 

 

Pottery wheel 

Shaping tools (wire cutter, loop tool) 

Trimming tools (trimming wire, ribbon tool) 

Glazing tools (brushes, sponges) 

 

Artisans: 

 

Kumaris (potters) 

Prajapatis (potters) 

Rajput potters 

 

Challenges: 

 

Preserving traditional techniques 

Adapting to modern market trends 

Access to quality raw materials 

Competition from machine-made products 

 

 

Initiatives: 

 

Government-supported craft villages 

Training programs for artisans 

Online marketplaces for pottery 

Collaborations with designers and artists

 


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