Khavda potters of the Rann of Kutch shape earthenware on the wheel and paint it freehand with fine geru-and-white dotted patterns. The craft survives in a single family-village on the desert's edge.
- Region of origin:
- Gujarat
- Materials:
- clay; natural-pigment
- Techniques:
- hand-painted earthenware
- HS code (customs):
- 6912
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About Khavda Pottery
Khavda potters of the Rann of Kutch shape earthenware on the wheel and paint it freehand with fine geru-and-white dotted patterns. The craft survives in a single family-village on the desert's edge.
- Region of origin
- Gujarat
- Materials
- clay; natural-pigment
- Techniques
- hand-painted earthenware
- HS code (customs)
- 6912
How it’s made
hand-painted earthenware
The makers
Crafted by Kutchi Kumbhar of Gujarat.
Buying Khavda Pottery — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Khavda Pottery pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Khavda Pottery piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Khavda Pottery piece cost?
- Handmade Khavda Pottery typically ranges from ₹400 to ₹6,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Khavda Pottery piece?
- Keep Khavda Pottery out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin