Pottery is one of the oldest handicrafts of the state and is being practiced since the ancient times. Gujarat is also renowned for its pottery especially those coming from Kutch and Saurastra. Earthenwares of different shapes and sizes are produced. Banaskantha produces water pots that are vert artistic. A small village in Kutch Vidi has abundant white clay, which provides the clay required for manufacturing soft white pottery. In Saurastra, there is a particular type of clay called gopichandan because it is similar to chandan. A finished article of gopichandan has a beautiful gloss.
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