Rajasthan is diverse in many aspects. And one can easily find this diversity in profusion of domestic pottery that is found in multiple shapes and sizes. This aspect is almost inseparable from any Indian scene.
Blue pottery is another traditional pottery art which has flourished globally with enormous potential.
Blue pottery though Turko-Persian in origin, is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur. Legend has it that blue pottery came to Jaipur in the early 19th century when Sawai Ram Singhji II (1835 – 1880) set up a school of Art and encouraged artists and craftsmen from all over the country to come and settle here in Jaipur – a tradition started by his fore-fathers.
Blue Pottery is based on ground quartz. The dough is pressed into moulds and the unfired pieces are hand painted with oxide colors, dipped in clear glaze and fired once in wooden kilns. The process is very tedious and time consuming. Not only did it require time and patience but also money.
Blue pottery product range consists of items such as bowls, plates, and vases. It also consists of bead jewellery and is majorly survived as a decorative item – ideal for gifts and souvenirs.
At Aapno Store we stock a handpicked collection of genuine Blue Pottery, sourced directly from craftsmen, thus ensuring enticing prices for all individuals. You can also contact us for corporate gifting bulk orders.
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