Pottery is an age-old tradition passed down from generations to generations. Putting those delicate strokes of both the hands into action potters create candle stands, flower vases, coin boxes, wall coverings, wall pots, visiting card boxes and scores of other such products.
An avenue of artistic expressions, potters delve deeper into their imagination with a view to producing the finest earthenwares. The final products are not only a good fit for the décor of our places but also a feast for the eyes.
However, with the advent of technology ceramic and plastic products are overtaking the pottery items. That’s why many artisans do not get any other option but to leave this profession for the sake of earning bread and butter. Under such circumstances government should come forward and facilitate the artisans working in the pottery industry with modern amenities so that they can produce top-notch earthenwares.
In the end, we should not forget that the social and cultural history associated with pottery is very rich - so rich that it can evoke so many allusions embodying the heritage we have inherited from our ancestors.
Well, if you are enthusiastic about collecting some of those beautiful creations, you can pay a visit to the makeshift shops set up on the pavement stretching from Mirpur-2 to Sony cinema hall intersection.
