Ideology

Yogcrafts was established to champion handmade Indian products domestically and globally. Specializing in Terracotta & Black Pottery décor, we aim to foster employment for Indian youth while promoting the country's rich artistic heritage. Each meticulously crafted piece embodies tradition and tells a unique story, reflecting our commitment to preserving indigenous art forms. By bridging tradition with contemporary demands, Yogcrafts endeavors to bring the beauty and authenticity of Indian craftsmanship to a global audience, contributing to cultural appreciation and economic empowerment simultaneously.

Making Process of Yogcrafts Products

We take the clay from the nearby ponds which is then kneaded and beaten to a fine powder manually or using machines. The local soil has a lot of pebbles is long and arduous. But the texture of this clay and its high mica content are what make it uniquely suited for the style of Black Pottery that is produced here.

A unique feature of the process is that mustard oil is applied to surface of the pottery before firing. This polishing is what gives the Black Pottery its shiny , lustrous look. The designing part is usually handled by women who use pointed needle to draw intricate floral pattern and geometric designs on the pottery.

The furnace for firing the Black Pottery is specially designed keeping in mind the final look of the product. The oven or furnace is covered with cow dung cakes to ensure that the heat level remains optimal and oxygen doesn’t enter the furnace. The absence of oxygen while firing is what imparts the black colour to the pottery.

Once the pottery is out of the furnace, the carved design is filled in with a powdered mixture of mercury, lead and zinc, giving the Black Pottery its signature silver design.