Clay & Terracotta of Maharashtra

The earthen pots of Chowra are hand-shaped by the women, with clay taken from the neighbouring island of Teressa. These are low fired using sticks...

Clay and terracotta articles, including toys, are produced as ritual items for decoration and are also used to craft utilitarian items.

The finest patterns of terracotta panels can be found in Bengal towns of Murshidabad, Birbhaum, Jessore, Hooghly and Digha. The theme is generally...