Blue Pottery of Jaipur

The famous Blue Pottery of Jaipur, makes use of Fullers Earth- Multani Mitti as the base of any pottery. It is an imported technique first used by the Mongols. Blue pottery can easily be recognized due to its predominance of blue. The brilliance of blue created from cobolt oxide is striking and gives a visual appeal to these items. The products are quite light and shining. The entire product is covered with beautiful decorative motifs reflecting the natural surrounding and the socio-cultural ethos of the producers and the adjacent area. Most of the items comprise domestic kitchenware such as cups, plates, flower vases, tea pots, urns, tea coasters, napkin holders, bread holder. Blue Pottery is unique – it does not develop any cracks. It is also impervious, hygienic, and suitable for daily use. The pottery is completely hand painted and the quartz composition of the ceramic is well suited to the hot and dry climate of the area.