The black clay pottery of Nizamabad in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India is unique type of clay pottery known for its dark shiny body with engraved silver patterns. It was registered for Geographical Indication tag in December 2015. |
Pottery:
The pottery are made with locally available fine textured clay. The clay moulds are prepared in different shapes and are backed in kiln. Later these clay wares are washed with powdered vegetable matter and are rubbed with mustard oil. They are decorated with floral and geometric patterned grooves using sharp twigs.
History:
The craft originated from Kutch region of Gujarat state. Some potters of the region migrated to Nizamabad during the Mughal rule of Aurangzeb. The silver patterns are inspired from Bidriware of Hyderabad which decorates pots using silver wires.