The Adorned
Our Adorned is a wide variety of ceramic pottery that we bring with regional specialties like Pottery of Khurja, Uttar Pradesh and Blue pottery of Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. With our rich history, combining with traditional craftmanship with modern manufacturing techniques our ceramic product line is one of the perfect blend of art and luxury.
Khurja, often hailed as the pottery hub of India, is renowned for its time-honored ceramic art. For generations, skilled artisans in this region have perfected the craft of transforming raw clay into beautifully detailed earthenware. Known for its vibrant glazes, intricate patterns, and functional as well as decorative designs, Khurja pottery captures the essence of Indian heritage. Our collection of Khurja pottery brings you authentic, handcrafted ceramics that celebrate tradition while adding a unique artistic touch to your decor.
Blue Pottery, originating from the vibrant city of Jaipur, is a distinctive art form celebrated for its unique blue hues and intricate designs. Unlike conventional clay pottery, this craft utilizes a blend of quartz, glass, and colorful pigments to achieve its signature smooth, lustrous finish. Rooted in ancient traditions and influenced by Persian techniques, Blue Pottery has evolved into a modern expression of cultural artistry. Discover the enchanting allure of Blue Pottery from Jaipur, and infuse your space with a timeless blend of innovation and heritage.
History:
Our pottery culture has an ancient history with evidences way back since Indus Valley Civilization. The industry has evolved from traditional, handcrafted methods to modern, industrialized production, playing a vital role in both cultural heritage and economic development.
Khurja Pottery originates from Khurja, a small town in the Bulandshar district of Uttar Pradesh, goes back to about 600 year when some of the potter’s families moved to the region and worked on this skill. The art here is a perfect blend of Persian influences, Mughal Patronage and modern skills. It has been during the late 14th century, where Persian artisans settled to this region when Turco-Mughal conqueror invaded India. By the 15th century, local artisans had mastered these techniques, creating utilitarian items like surahis (water pitchers) and handis (cooking pots) for regional households. Under the Mughal Empire during 16th - 18th century the Khurja ceramics flourished and we can see a great impact in the form of Mughal paintings on the pottery as design.
Jaipur Blue Pottery, on the other hand, uses an imported technique of Blue glaze first developed by Mongol artisans who combines Chinese glazing technique with Persian decorative designs. The technique is brought to the region in early 14th century with Turkic invasion. The art form later flourished in 19th century under the rule of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II a Rajput ruler.
Significance:
While we talk about the rich heritage of pottery cultural in India, each region carries it’s exclusiveness and uniqueness that stands out. Khurja pottery influenced with Persian and Mughal designs while Jaipur Blue Pottery uses a Blue glazing technique influenced from Chinese glazing technology mixed with Persian designs. Each piece reflects the dedication and creativity of local craftsmen, making it a perfect addition to homes and commercial spaces alike.
Each piece in our curated collection embodies the delicate balance between aesthetic appeal and durability, making it ideal for both decorative and practical applications.
Khurja pottery and Jaipur Blue Pottery has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, signifying its unique origin, quality and traditional methods of production.
The Crafting Process:
The process of crafting the pottery includes dough preparation, shaping the dough, drying, polishing, designing and decorating, coloring and glazing but both Khurja pottery and Jaipur Blue pottery have their own uniqueness.
Khurja Pottery is a distinct style of pottery as it is not made using traditional clay but a mix of clay with feldspar and quartz. Feldspar and Quartz are two materials that are used to add natural glazing to clay even before molding the article. While the core of Jaipur Blue pottery is making dough with a mix of quartz powder, powdered glass, borax, gum and Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth). Firing process where the pottery is fired at temperature of 800-850 degree Celsius for several hours for Jaipur Blue pottery as the final step before cooling while in case of Khurja pottery the glazed pottery is fired at a higher temperature of 1200-1400 degree Celsius causing the glaze to melt and fuse with the clay followed by hand-painted decoration and design.