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Gufkrals: Oldest caves in Kashmir

In South Kashmir’s Tral area, 3000-year-old caves, are still being inhabited by the potters who see these caves as their inheritance. These caves, according to archaeological survey were occupied for five periods and were utilized by the potters.

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Students shape a future in terracotta pottery

Two college students start Mittihub, a platform selling terracotta pottery, to improve the livelihood of traditional potters, while offering fine products to customers across India and beyond.

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The wheels are turning for migrant potters

Families of potters who have migrated from India’s countryside to Delhi with hopes of making it big are a disappointed lot, but there’s a ray of hope as people are rediscovering uses of earthenware

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Plastic cuts into pottery culture – but not in Manipur

The signature red pottery of Thongjao village is spun by women who have never faced any dip in demand because Manipur locals prefer clay earthenware to plastic and aluminium, especially in festivals and religious rituals.