Traditional Terracotta Firing Process of the Nayak Tribe

24-Mar-2026

This photograph shows a traditional firing process used in the terracotta craft of the Nayak tribe of Andhra Pradesh. A large heap of ash and burnt grass on the ground indicates where clay vessels have been fired. In this method, raw terracotta objects are covered with dry grass, wood, and natural fuel before being heated. The vessels visible among the ash suggest they were recently removed from the kiln. This process reflects the traditional knowledge and sustainable practices of tribal artisans.