From the archive record
A pottery artisan working in a workshop in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, a town known for ceramic production. The artisan shapes clay vessels on a wheel and polishes their surfaces during the finishing stage. Tools and prepared clay items are visible within the workspace, indicating different steps of the production process. The activity reflects traditional pottery techniques practised in the region. Khurja is widely recognised as India’s “Ceramic City” or “Pottery City” due to its long-standing ceramic industry.