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An artist makes clay pottery on a spin wheel. Potter giving shape to an earthen pot. The potter use olden days techniques as spinning the wheel during pottery making process..... . It is one of the oldest craft of India. The potter's wheel is an ancient craft that fascinates many people. India potter used the same methods and techniques that was used in the olden days. Pottery in India has been growing as an art form in India. Various pottery markets had contributed to this trend. A Diya, divaa, deepa, deepam, or deepak is an oil lamp usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils. Clay diyas are often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions, while diyas made of brass are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. Diyas are native to India, and are oft