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West Bengal is famous for its arts and crafts, which include Dokra metal craft, Terracotta works and various kinds of embroideries. One of the most famous handicrafts of the state comprises of the age-old pottery, which is practiced in exquisite styles, with beautiful variations. Pottery is basically prevalent in the rural parts of West Bengal, where the men and women of Kumhar community are engaged in this art. Pottery is an indigenous art that has been practiced in the state since ages. There are umpteen varieties of pottery in West Bengal, all of which are made up of clay, though the purposes for which they are used are varied. However, the basic requirements and procedure are almost the same for all of them. Clay is taken from various places, like river bed, ditches and pits, and combi