Pottery of Haryana

Pottery is essentially a village craft, and Haryana is essentially a village state. The potter’s wheel, dating back to pre-Aryan times, is the most common feature of any village in India. Pottery in Haryana ranges from simple pots meant for daily use to highly artistic decorative pieces. In Jhajjar, in Rohtak district, pitchers made with clay are greatly valued as the clay imparts sweet taste to the water stored in the pitcher.

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