Ceramics

Ceramics in Nepal

Pottery is made usually from black clay both as sun - baked terracotta and glazed earthenware in furnace fro attractive color and durability Items of household needs like water jar, animal, figure, deities and coin-container are also made of clay. Pottery and Nepali earthenware are found in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley. Although there are quite a few places to but ceramic ware in Kathmandu, it is recommended that you pay a visit to the pottery centers in Bhaktapur and Thimi to observe the traditional ways of working on the wheel, for original designs, and for authentic buys.
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