Longpi pottery of the Tangkhul Naga is made without a wheel from a paste of weathered serpentine rock and clay, then fired to a deep charcoal black. Heat-resistant and modern in form, it has become a design-world favourite.
- Region of origin:
- Manipur
- GI registration:
- Longpi Tarung / Longpi Hampai (Manipur Black Pottery)
- Materials:
- serpentine-stone; clay
- Techniques:
- hand & mould (no wheel); stone-clay mix
- HS code (customs):
- 6912
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About Longpi Black Pottery
Longpi pottery of the Tangkhul Naga is made without a wheel from a paste of weathered serpentine rock and clay, then fired to a deep charcoal black. Heat-resistant and modern in form, it has become a design-world favourite.
- Region of origin
- Manipur
- GI registration
- Longpi Tarung / Longpi Hampai (Manipur Black Pottery)
- Materials
- serpentine-stone; clay
- Techniques
- hand & mould (no wheel); stone-clay mix
- HS code (customs)
- 6912
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Tangkhul Naga of Manipur.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Longpi Black Pottery is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Longpi Tarung / Longpi Hampai (Manipur Black Pottery)”. 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.
Buying Longpi Black Pottery — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Longpi Black Pottery pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Longpi Black Pottery piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Longpi Black Pottery authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Longpi Black Pottery is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Longpi Tarung / Longpi Hampai (Manipur Black Pottery)”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Longpi Black Pottery piece cost?
- Handmade Longpi Black Pottery typically ranges from ₹600 to ₹9,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Longpi Black Pottery piece?
- Keep Longpi 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.
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GI-certified authenticity
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Every piece carries its maker, region & origin