Kashmir has lost several of its classical arts and crafts while there are few such artistic traditions, which have been decaying fast. Pottery is one of such arts, which was once very popular in Kashmir. The artists involved with this art are called Kral (Potters). The craft once was spread over hundreds of villages and artifacts commissioned by the craftsman were the only alternative for the domestic utensils. The Potter used to make numerous utensils one by one in his workshop called kral chrit. It is just like a wheel driven by hands. In the middle of it is placed muddy clay from which the
Kashmir has lost several of its classical arts and crafts while there are few such artistic traditions, which have been decaying fast. Pottery is one of such arts, which was once very popular in Kashmir. The artists involved with this art are called Kral (Potters). The craft once was spread over hundreds of villages and artifacts commissioned by the craftsman were the only alternative for the domestic utensils. The Potter used to make numerous utensils one by one in his workshop called kral chrit. It is just like a wheel driven by hands. In the middle of it is placed muddy clay from which the required pot is prepared by the professional hands with the speed of the wheel. (Photo by Bilal Ahmad/Pacific Press)
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