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Black Clay Pottery – A Well-Preserved Traditional Knowledge

Traditional Knowledge (TK) is synonymous with the identity, value, and culture of indigenous communities across the world. Its preservation is of supreme importance given how TK has proven to be essential in harmonizing various developmental processes for the communities. The recognition for its preservation is well-established and universal.

MBMA supported with market and credit linkages after recognizing that these products had every potential to score big in niche international markets. The State’s Planning Department also facilitated the construction of a working shed that has three storage rooms, a workshop, a room for storing the molds, one for the firing process and glazing of the clay pots, and a big-sized oven.