Pondicherry Pottery

Pondicherry Pottery is one of the most important handicraft items here. The pottery of Pondicherry follow the typical traditional style of the southern part of India.

The distinctive style of glazed pottery of South India are found in Pondichery. In the Auroville of Pondicherry another type of pottery is also made. Here a heavy kiln-dried type of clay ware is crafted. These products resemble the pots made of stones in many ways. These pots are marked for their glazed finishing. There are pots for household use as well as decorative items made here. Some wonderful tablewares are crafted in this place. This center is into regular experimentation and producing items with new designs and for various purposes.

These potteries of Pondicherry are some of the most valued handmade products of India. They have earned fame all over the world and are exported to other countries as well. The clay toys of Pondicherry have also gained much popularity with the visitors to the place.

The potteries and toys are sold in many shops in Pondicherry. Many local people are engaged in making clay pots and toys. You will get some fascinating items in the kiosks near the beaches of Pondicherry. In these places a variety of Pondicherry crafts are sold for the tourists.

Some important place s where you will get some wonderful creations are the studios named Rhinestone Art and Golden Bridge.

On a trip to the enigmatic French Rivera of India you can shop some wonderful Pondicherry pottery of various size, shapes and colors.