NIZAMABAD BLACK POTTERY
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These drawings capture both the matte and shiny surfaces of these unique pots. It is collected by people from all over the world because it is so beautiful. This delicate pottery is made by carving designs into highly polished black pottery. These designs are left with a dull (matte) finish, which contrasts with the shiny surface. The pottery are made with locally available fine textured clay. The clay moulds are prepared in different shapes and are backed in kiln. Later these clay wares are washed with powdered vegetable matter and are rubbed with mustard oil. They are decorated with floral and geometric patterned grooves using sharp twigs. They are smoke fired with rice husks in enclosed kilns which gives its unique shiny black surface. They are again rubbed with oil and baked in kiln. The grooves on clay wares are then filled with silvery powder of Zinc and Mercury, washed with water and polished again.
The black clay pottery studied by historians due to its resemble with the Northern Black Polished Ware pottery of urban Iron Age culture of Indian Subcontinent.
The land of Nizamabad holding various mosque resembles the Mughal power of that time and also signify the Muslim dominance in the area. The rooftop and corridors of houses covered with pots drying in sun showcase the feature of the town itself. This is not only an art for people but the source of income and livelihood over there. Men and women both are involved in this.
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