Arunachal Pradesh pottery is a subsidiary craft. Brass and cane are the usual mediums for making most of the utensils in Arunachal Pradesh. Therefore, clay do not usually feature very prominently in the arts and crafts of Arunachal Pradesh. The scarcity of quality clay that can be fashioned into various utility and decorative objects is also another reason for the lack of development of the craft of Arunachal Pradesh pottery.
Profile of Arunachal Pradesh Pottery
Arunachal Pradesh pottery is usually produced by the women members of the different tribes. Not many tribes practice pottery in Arunachal Pradesh. Usually metal is preferred because of their durability and cane is preferred because of its durability and availability. However, some tribes do create pottery at Arunachal Pradesh. Those who do, typically create objects of daily use like pots, dishes and other objects. The practice of making purely decorative objects is almost non-existent in Arunachal Pradesh pottery art. The tribes who involve themselves in the creation of pottery of Arunachal Pradesh are:
- Noctes
- Wanchos
- Nishings
- Apatanis
