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Chunar Pottery




Chunar, a small town in Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh, is known for its decorative black pottery. This pottery contains delicate designs made with silver paint.

A more elaborate variety is by producing a glossy finish using a special powdery preparation called ‘kabiz.’ This powder is made using the soil taken from rice field.



Updated on 14th May, 2015
District: Mirzapur
Location: Chunar    

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