Pottery Town, Pottery district in Bangalore, India.
Pottery Town is a craft neighbourhood in Bangalore where potters work in small workshops along narrow streets. They create vessels and decorative items using techniques passed down through their families over time.
The neighbourhood began in the mid-20th century when potters from surrounding villages moved to Bangalore. This migration led to the establishment of a crafting community in the northern part of the city.
The craft tradition shapes the neighbourhood today, with pottery families passing their skills across generations while keeping historical methods alive in their daily work.
The neighbourhood is located in the northern part of the city and is accessible during the day, with bus routes connecting it to central areas. Morning visits offer the best chance to see artisans at work in their workshops.
Alongside traditional water vessels and ritual lamps, artisans produce modern ceramic pieces that blend contemporary design with handcrafted methods. This mix reveals how craftspeople adapt their heritage to changing tastes.
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