India is known for her mastery over art and craft. The flourishing cottage industries in this country successfully vividly portray everyday life in the rural sector, so much so that the figurines artisans so painstakingly and lovingly create look almost life-like!

The product featured here is a wood sculpture, showing the image of a potter at work. He spins his wheel, while deftly molding the mound of shapeless clay resting on it. A bucket of water is placed just by his side, which he can use to dip his hands into, as and when necessary.

The sculpture effectively captures the potter’s intense concentration while at his task, keeping a keen eye on his pot while giving it a nice shape. He bends over the wheel, holding the pot lightly with his hand, while shaping it with the other. Some other finished pots have been kept upturned beside him, to let them dry in the heat of the sun.