Clay & Terracotta of Andaman & Nicobar

Clay, Terracotta, Pottery

Clay & Terracotta of Andaman & Nicobar

The earthen pots of Chowra are hand-shaped by the women, with clay taken from the neighbouring island of Teressa. These are low fired using sticks and leaves. The finished pots have a smooth, shining surface and a pattern of thick, dark, chocolate-brown stripes obtained from the juice of the tender coconut husk, which is applied before firing.

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