India's Glass and Ceramics Clusters
Khurja Pottery
How Khurja in Uttar Pradesh became known for ceramic pottery and crockery, its GI tag, and challenges from cheaper Chinese imports.
Khurja is known for pottery.
Products
Crockery, decorative vases, and ceramic insulators.
History
Pottery in Khurja dates back centuries.
GI tag
Khurja pottery received a GI tag.
Workers
Hundreds of small units employ potters and painters.
Challenges
- Cheaper Chinese crockery.
- Rising fuel costs.
- Young people leaving the trade.
Opportunity
Handmade artisanal tableware is popular with urban buyers.
The painted vase
A Khurja artisan hand-paints a vase with blue floral designs sold in city boutiques.
Thinking all crockery is imported
Khurja makes much locally.
Key takeaways
- Khurja is known for pottery.
- It has a GI tag.
- Chinese imports compete.
- Artisanal tableware offers opportunity.
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