LYRNAI
POTTERY - ART & CULTURE
News: Training for pottery artisans held
at Larnai Village
What's
in the news?
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The District Commerce & Industries,
West Jaintia Hills District, inaugurated a 15-day Skill Development Programme
(SDP) for pottery artisans today at Larnai Village.
Key takeaways:
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The training is part of the ongoing project
"Scheme on Studies for Promotion & Strengthening of Black Pottery at
Tyrshang and Larnai village, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai,
Meghalaya," scheduled from January 15 to January 28, 2024, for 76 artisans
from Larnai village.
Larnai/Lyrnai
Pottery:
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Lyrnai Pottery is a well-known and age-old
product of Meghalaya.
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The traditional pottery technology
surviving in various pockets in Meghalaya and adjoining areas appears to have
its roots going back to the prehistoric times.
Features:
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The Larnai Black Clay Pottery artist ladies create earthenware in a variety of
forms and sizes, including cups, plates, bowls, tots, water jars, and more.
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The Larnai Black Clay Pottery is primarily
used for household uses.