Molela Terracotta
GI TaggedMolela's potters make hollow terracotta plaques of folk deities, carried home by tribal pilgrims to enshrine in their villages. Their flat, relief-modelled gods are both devotional objects and striking wall art.
- Region of origin:
- Rajasthan
- GI registration:
- Molela Clay Work
- Materials:
- terracotta clay
- Techniques:
- hollow relief plaque modelling
- HS code (customs):
- 6912
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About Molela Terracotta
Molela's potters make hollow terracotta plaques of folk deities, carried home by tribal pilgrims to enshrine in their villages. Their flat, relief-modelled gods are both devotional objects and striking wall art.
- Region of origin
- Rajasthan
- GI registration
- Molela Clay Work
- Materials
- terracotta clay
- Techniques
- hollow relief plaque modelling
- HS code (customs)
- 6912
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Molela kumhars of Rajasthan.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Molela Terracotta is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Molela Clay Work”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
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