Birbhum, West Bengal

Santiniketan Clay Crafts and Terracotta Pottery

Santiniketan is known for its clay crafts, with terracotta pottery, pottery items and small terracotta pieces forming part of the area's documented artistry. Amar Kutir's shop sells pottery items and jewellery made with terracotta beads and bamboo sticks alongside its textiles and wooden crafts. The district's craft directory also counts a community of pottery artists in Birbhum. A buyer gets rustic, hand-made pottery and terracotta ornaments that carry the region's folk aesthetic.

Typical price: ₹100-2000

Buying tip: Amar Kutir and the local craft shops in Santiniketan are the easiest places to buy; check that the base is level and the firing is even before you buy.