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Pottery originated in the Neolithic Age in India. During that time handmade pottery mainly comprised of the different types of bowls, jars, vessels and much more. The Indus Valley and Harappan civilization introduced the wheel made pottery. The excavation at the sites of these ancient civilizations indicate that one of the most important traditions during that time was pottery making.
Thousands of years have been invested in India in the art of pottery making. The Indian pottery makers have wonderfully embedded the Indian philosophy into each pot. There are various forms of pottery. Glazed pottery and ceramic pottery are the two famous types. The origin of glazed pottery can be traced back to the 12th century A.D when the skilled potters from the Middle East were encouraged by the Muslim monarchs to settle down in India. The State of Gujarat is known to have deciphered some Persian models of glazed pottery with intricate Indian patterns. This form of pottery plays an important role in today’s popular dish garden arrangements.
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Another popular form of pottery is the Rajasthan blue pottery. This is a popular form from Persia under the patronage of Maharaja Ram Singh. He was the one who first introduced this blue pottery in India. The distinctive feature of this kind of pottery is the usage of quartz stone and the colour schemes are also peculiar. This completely new pottery is quite fascinating till date. It has attracted the attention of many art lovers. Delhi and Jaipur has received a new stroke of opulence through this blue pottery. Besides this there is also the glazed ceramic pottery. They also make for excellent home decorations. |
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Sir C. Deb was the person to run the first pottery unit in India. In recent times the pottery industry is carried on both cottage and modern lines. Small scale industries as well as large scale industries have had a very important part to play in keeping this kind of pottery alive. Pottery and other Indian art has contributed significantly in helping each tribal person get accustomed and mature with the environment of the contemporary age. Pottery in India is considered to be a woman’s art whereas, the process requires the entire family to be involved. This is one of the most wanted among the metal and EPNS handicrafts.
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