About Khurja Pottery Craft Cluster
Khurja Pottery Craft Cluster is a renowned ceramics hub located in Khurja town, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. Known as the Ceramic City of India, it comprises hundreds of small factories and workshops producing distinctive red clay pottery with blue glaze and floral designs. Developed over 500 years and recognized with a Geographical Indication tag, the cluster offers visitors insight into traditional pottery making, kiln firing, and a wide range of ceramic products for sale.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a working craft town with numerous small pottery factories, workshops and showrooms spread across Khurja. You can observe artisans throwing clay on wheels, painting floral and geometric designs, glazing and firing pottery in large kilns. Showrooms display a wide range of ceramic tableware, vases, planters, tiles and decorative items available for purchase. The environment is industrial and artisanal with dusty lanes, kiln heat and active production areas.
Key highlights
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One of India's largest ceramic clusters with over 400 pottery units
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Distinctive Khurja pottery made from red clay with blue glaze and floral motifs
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Geographical Indication (GI) tagged craft
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Live demonstrations of wheel throwing, painting, glazing and kiln firing
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