Khurja, the 'ceramic city' of UP, has supplied India's glazed crockery and decorative pottery for centuries. Its hand-painted floral motifs in blue, brown and green are a familiar sight on Indian tables.
- Region of origin:
- Uttar Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Khurja Pottery
- Materials:
- clay; glaze
- Techniques:
- glazed ceramic; hand-painting
- HS code (customs):
- 6912
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About Khurja Pottery
Khurja, the 'ceramic city' of UP, has supplied India's glazed crockery and decorative pottery for centuries. Its hand-painted floral motifs in blue, brown and green are a familiar sight on Indian tables.
- Region of origin
- Uttar Pradesh
- GI registration
- Khurja Pottery
- Materials
- clay; glaze
- Techniques
- glazed ceramic; hand-painting
- HS code (customs)
- 6912
How it’s made
glazed ceramichand-painting
The makers
Crafted by Khurja potters of Uttar Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Khurja Pottery is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Khurja 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 Khurja Pottery — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Khurja Pottery pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Khurja Pottery piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Khurja Pottery authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Khurja Pottery is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Khurja 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 Khurja Pottery piece cost?
- Handmade Khurja Pottery typically ranges from ₹300 to ₹8,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Khurja Pottery piece?
- Keep Khurja 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