Pottery and ceramics are one and the same. The word ceramic derives from Greek which translates as "of pottery" or "for pottery". Both pottery and ceramic are general terms that describe objects which have been formed with clay, hardened by firing and decorated or glazed.

Conduction of Integrated Design & Technical Development Workshop is launching pad to the artisans to set traditional skill on the right track. We have taken all our effort to finish the project of Red Clay Pottery Craft; however, it would not have been possible without the kind Support and help of all craft person and organizations. We would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them. We place ours Special gratitude to guide and mentors without the support of whom this Workshop would not have been to take off

Mr. B. S. Singh, (Assistant Director O/O DC(Handicrafts), Varanasi & Mr. Rajan Verma (UDC) O/O DC(Handicrafts), Varanasi.

We would also like to express my very special thanks to

the Artisans Red Clay Pottery Craft (Chunar, UP),

who were very sincere and hardworking. We are pleased to see their creative hand of working.

Potters of Khurja in Uttar Pradesh look for ways to meet the rise in demand for traditional works

Ever eyed the blue ceramic crockery you were served dinner in at a chic eatery? The pot-roast glistened all the more in the trendy serveware.

Ceramics is one of the oldest materials used by various civilisations to make crockery and decorative items. The process of making it is complex — it involves churning specially prepared clay on a potter’s wheel, followed by moulding and firing. Chemical pigments are added to enhance colour, after which the wares are glazed. Pottery demands the expert use of hands to be able to craft pots to the desired shapes.

Fuelled by growing demand, the Indian ceramic industry is looking to double its turnover by 2021, according to news reports. Frenzied activity to meet the rising demand is visible on the ground as well.