Nizamabad Black Pottery Craft Cluster
The Nizamabad Black Pottery Craft Cluster in Nizamabad town, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, is the production centre of the Geographical Indication-tagged Nizamabad black pottery. Practiced traditionally by the Prajapati community, the craft is known for its distinctive shiny black surface achieved through a unique firing technique using rice husk and mustard oil. The cluster comprises artisan workshops where visitors can observe pottery making and purchase authentic terracotta items.