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: Dwindling pottery sees ray of hope in mechanical motor wheels in Srinagar

Oct 02, 2022

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 2 : Abdul Rashid Kumhar, a traditional pottery artisan in Kashmir's Pulwama district was about to wind up...

Assam: Jorhat's Kumar community keeps 200-year-old pottery art alive despite challenges

Oct 24, 2024

The 200-year-old art tradition has served as a primary source of livelihood for the Kumar community. There are around 120 families in the Bhitor...

Potters in Reasi preserve traditional craft, create eco-friendly lamps for Diwali

Oct 26, 2024

Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India, and for generations, people have been illuminating their homes with these traditional diyas (oil lamps)...

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...

Rajasthan: 'Blue Pottery' sees sales slump amid COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 07, 2021

Rajasthan (Jaipur) [India], October 8 : Famous 'Blue pottery' art of Rajasthan's Jaipur sees a sales slump due to COVID-19 pandemic following less demand.