Existing Member?

    My Adventures

    Photos from India

    There are [5] photos from India

    Tricks of the trade. A young boy is learning the process of firing the kiln. This will be his sole occupation with no option of change for the rest of his life. Education starts and ends with making pots. Views[172] The art of making pots is so big that it even dwarfs the thoughts of life. Innocence lost to mud and clay is a part of being a member of the potter’s family, rest is all secondary to making pots. Views[167] Another day in midst of black smoke. It doesn’t matter whether the sky is clear blue or black, for the worker entrusted with the kiln the only thing that matters is that the kiln is rightly fired. Earning less than a dollar per day, the importance of two square meals makes him enjoy the day’s work even though the smoke will make him susceptible to illness like asthma, bronchitis etc.. Views[184] Place doesn’t matter for art to take shape in the hands of an artisan. For this potter the satisfaction of making something artistic is of paramount happiness. Views[181] Nestled in the heart of the Mumbai lies an age old village of potters known as “Kumbharwada”. Pottery has been the only business for these artisans here for more than a centuries. Pots made here are exported to the countries world over but the living condition of the potters has not changed for ages. The artistry is always admired and appreciated. But, the artists are always behind the stage performing without any appreciation or credit. Views[182]
     

    About pm33prasad


    Photo Galleries

    Where I've been

    My trip journals