LYRNAI POTTERY - ART & CULTURE

News: Training for pottery artisans held at Larnai Village

 

What's in the news?

       The District Commerce & Industries, West Jaintia Hills District, inaugurated a 15-day Skill Development Programme (SDP) for pottery artisans today at Larnai Village.

 

Key takeaways:

       The training is part of the ongoing project "Scheme on Studies for Promotion & Strengthening of Black Pottery at Tyrshang and Larnai village, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai, Meghalaya," scheduled from January 15 to January 28, 2024, for 76 artisans from Larnai village.

 

Larnai/Lyrnai Pottery:

       Lyrnai Pottery is a well-known and age-old product of Meghalaya.

       The traditional pottery technology surviving in various pockets in Meghalaya and adjoining areas appears to have its roots going back to the prehistoric times.

 

Features:

       The Larnai Black Clay Pottery artist ladies create earthenware in a variety of forms and sizes, including cups, plates, bowls, tots, water jars, and more.

       The Larnai Black Clay Pottery is primarily used for household uses.