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Zama Pottery of Spiti Valley

The Craft of Clay Pottery

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IDC, IIT Bombay

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The clay of Langza region has tremendous plasticity and strength, hence good for making big pots. Initially only zama pitchers and pots were made for sale in the local market. It gradually increased to decorative items like animal figures and sculptures. Now contemporary forms like penholders, lamps, paperweights and clay fossils are also made.

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