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The "French Riviera of the East ", Pondicherry is better known as a spiritual destination than as a shopping destination. However as diehard shopaholics will tell you shopping has its own nirvana. And one of the ways of attaining the shopper's nirvana is by shopping for pottery in Pondicherry. Pottery in Pondicherry is also one of the area's better known products. One of the other things this union territory is also quite well known for are the textiles in Pondicherry. While shopping in Pondicherry some of the most fascinating items that you could buy, are its textiles. Other items that you could also go shopping for are leather goods in Pondicherry. Handmade Paper Items in Pondicherry make ideal gifts for people who are looking to buy something that is authentic "Pondicherrian". The unique style of pottery in Pondicherry is referred to as Kottaikorai in Pondicherry. Pottery in Pondicherry is famous for its Orange-Skin texture. Most of the potteries have a distinct individualistic touch especially when it comes to slat-glazed pottery. Theses pieces often have a texture resembling that of an orange peel, hence its nomenclature. The ceramic artifacts are fired before they are painted. The products produced are mostly utilitarian. Everything from candle-stands to water filters and tableware is produced. The evolution of pottery has had a connection with evolution of civilizations since the days of yore. Any piece no matter how crude or how sophisticated has been a manifestation of man's creativity, his needs and his spirituality. It is thus fitting that Pondicherry, often attributed to be one of the places that you head to when on a quest of the spiritual kind, is known for its pottery. Very nice samples of pottery in Pondicherry can be found in Auroville. The artists and artisans of Auroville use clay, and glazes and kilns which are suited for the environment. Studios like Golden Bridge" and "Rhinestone Art" in Pondicherry house works that are both contemporary and intrinsically "Pondicherrian". No matter what you may be shopping for in Pondicherry do remember to take a look at pottery in Pondicherry.
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