| Artisans | Potters |
| Function | Art, utility, spiritual expression |
| Firing methods | Kiln firing • Pit firing • Open firing |
| Related crafts | Ceramics • sculpture • art |
| Shaping methods | Hand building • pottery wheel • molds |
| Primary material | Clay |
| Cultural significance | Devotion • Commerce • Cultural exchange • Regional identity |
| Decoration techniques | Slip • Glazing • Carving • Impressing |