In the village of Larnai, Jaintia potters hand-build black earthenware without a wheel, smoothing each pot with a wooden paddle and river stone before firing it in open flame. The matte-black ware is both kitchen and heritage.
- Region of origin:
- Meghalaya
- Materials:
- serpentine clay
- Techniques:
- hand-building (no wheel); open firing
- HS code (customs):
- 6912
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About Larnai Black Pottery
In the village of Larnai, Jaintia potters hand-build black earthenware without a wheel, smoothing each pot with a wooden paddle and river stone before firing it in open flame. The matte-black ware is both kitchen and heritage.
- Region of origin
- Meghalaya
- Materials
- serpentine clay
- Techniques
- hand-building (no wheel); open firing
- HS code (customs)
- 6912
How it’s made
hand-building (no wheel)open firing
The makers
Crafted by Jaintia (Pnar) potters of Meghalaya.
Buying Larnai Black Pottery — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Larnai Black Pottery pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Larnai Black Pottery piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Larnai Black Pottery piece cost?
- Handmade Larnai Black Pottery typically ranges from ₹400 to ₹6,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Larnai Black Pottery piece?
- Keep Larnai Black 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.
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