Originating in the earliest Indian civilizations, terracotta developed as a primary medium for ritual objects and everyday pottery.

Fascinatingly, some techniques used today mirror methods dating back to the Indus Valley period.

The craft produces idols, cookware, planters, décor pieces, and architectural elements.

It is valued for natural clay materials, low-energy firing, and earthy aesthetics.GI-tagged for preserving region-specific hand-molding and firing traditions maintained by artisan communities.