Dinesh Prajapati

Interview with Dinesh Prajapati: Master of Black Pottery

Q: Dinesh, can you share the secret behind the strength of black pottery compared to its red counterpart?

Dinesh Prajapati: Yes, in black pottery, we bake it in a closed kiln, making it stronger than red pottery. Closed-door secrets, literally!

Q: Mercury for painting on pottery sounds intriguing. How did that become a tradition?

Dinesh Prajapati: Creating designs with mercury is magical. It's like giving our pottery a metallic tattoo. It's a very ancient tradition, and that's its discovery.

Q: Your pottery has these distinct grooves. How do you achieve that?

Dinesh Prajapati: The groove technique is simple - when we use the hand method on the potter wheel. Those grooves are the signature style of our pottery.

Q: The government seems interested in your art. Can you tell us about their initiatives?

Dinesh Prajapati: The government loves our work. We are teaching our local people, even in schools and colleges. The government even provides 500 rupees because we believe this traditional skill makes our country stronger.

Q: Your family is deeply involved in this craft. How has the shift to traditional work impacted your profits?

Dinesh Prajapati: The entire family works together. Shifting to traditional work has taken our profits to the sky. Now, this skill is not only sustainable but also heartwarming.

The interview ends with Dinesh Prajapati smiling, showcasing a piece of his intricate black pottery.