Hunter-gatherer social relationships carried pottery-making techniques far, wide

Dec 23, 2022

Analysis of over 1,200 vessels from hunter-gatherer sites revealed that pottery-making methods spread great distances in a short amount of time due to social...

Colours of pottery hint at power of an empire: Research

Mar 13, 2023

The Wari empire spread over Peru's highlands and coastal areas from 600-1050 CE. "People sometimes think of the Inka as the first big empire...

Tamil Nadu govt to provide additional aid to potters and idol makers

Sep 07, 2021

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 8 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced an additional aid of Rs 3,000 to 5,000...

Black pottery from Ukhrul shines as a symbol of tribal heritage

Jun 26, 2025

In Manipur's Ukhrul district, Nungbi village is known for its eco-friendly black pottery made by hand using stone and clay. Around 200 families depend...

J-K: Meet Mohammad Shafi, for whom pottery is a way of life

May 19, 2024

Mohammad Shafi, a 77-year-old resident of Langa village in Panchayat Marta, Ramnagar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, has dedicated his life to...

Research reveals that too much motivation affects our decision-making

Oct 15, 2022

Washington [US], October 15 : In a good or a bad mood, focused or distracted, in dire or no need: our internal states directly...