Pondicherry Clay & Terracotta Craft

Pondicherry Clay & Terracotta craft are shaped beautifully by the ceramic artists of the Union Territory. The regional specialty lies with both the glazed and unglazed pottery, which is famous in the whole of the country. Clay is the most important raw material for such a craft and this material has been used since ages in Pondicherry to make utensils, jewelry as well as decorative materials. Utensils like pots, pans, pitchers are in popular use especially in the villages across India. Over the time, however, clay craft has grown more advanced with the use of new designs keeping in mind the utilitarian factor.

Tableware and interior decoration is also fast gaining popularity among the Clay craft of Pondicherry. The red terracotta figures and figurines, lamp shades, dolls, plant pots, vases, tea and coffee sets, and various other products are common among the products. Terracotta jewelry made in Pondicherry is also a favorite buy for many, not only in India but, across the world.

Auroville in Pondicherry is an experimental self - supporting township that contain several small scale industries focused on the art and craft of Pondicherry in an endeavor to promote 'green industries'. Much of the clay and terracotta craft of Pondicherry come from artisans from here. Usually, glazing is used both to protect and decorate Pondicherry Clay & Terracotta craft. With an advanced outlook, the artisans of Auroville are using this age old craft to make urban lifestyle products which eventually attracts more money from the economically advanced classes of people.