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A bustling roadside pottery market in Saket, New Delhi, displays an extensive collection of handmade terracotta products crafted by local artisans. Large stacks of traditional matkas (earthen water pots) and surahis (long-necked water vessels) dominate the display alongside clay planters, decorative bowls, lids, and numerous diyas (oil lamps). Suspended from the shop awning are beautifully handcrafted terracotta wind chimes, birdhouses, decorative masks, and hanging wall ornaments that add colour and texture to the storefront. Positioned along the edge of a city road, the shop features a distinctive orange entrance arch and is shaded by mature trees and overhead tarpaulins, reflecting the vibrant atmosphere of Delhi's traditional handicraft markets.