Traditional Terracotta Craft Tools of the Nayak Tribe

24-Mar-2026

This photograph displays traditional tools used by terracotta artisans of the Nayak tribe in Andhra Pradesh, arranged on a jute sack. Wooden beaters of different shapes are used to shape and strengthen clay vessels. A smooth round stone in the center helps refine the clay surface, while a wooden tool wrapped with a green leaf shows the traditional technique for maintaining moisture in the clay. These tools are crafted from locally available natural materials.