Pottery Community Busy Ahead of Festivals
Summary
Kumals in Khajuri, Janaknandani Rural Municipality-4, are busy making diyas, ghaito and other clay items ahead of Diwali and Chhath. The community says festival demand provides a crucial seasonal income, but traditional pottery is struggling against plastic and other modern materials.
Key Points
- Kumals in Khajuri are making clay goods such as diyas, kalash, ghaito, hadi and matka ahead of Diwali and Chhath.
- Pottery sales provide important seasonal income, with one local saying earnings from Dashain to Chhath can reach up to Rs 1 lakh after expenses.
- Community members say the traditional profession is under pressure as plastic, steel and aluminum utensils replace clay products.
- The Kumal community is calling for support from the state, local government and consumers to preserve the craft.
