Traditional ceramic technology in service of humanity: An Indian story based on potteries
Each country in the world has its own uniqueness to offer all other nations. India is unique not only for being a global leader in spirituality and for globally promoting the concept of “unity in diversity,” but also for its contributions to science and technology, contributions which lead inquisitive minds in wonder across the globe.
Since ancient times, ceramic technology has been associated with every part of human life. For people who live in India, ceramics are considered an enlightened material due to their blessings in daily life. The first application of ceramics in India and other Asian countries was pottery, and to this day pottery continues to be one of the most important applications of ceramic technology in Indian society.