Pottery Of Bangladesh. The Origin Of Pottery In Bangladesh Dates Back To The Mahenjodaro And Harappa Civilization After The Earthenware Were Found After The Excavation Of Mohasthangar Of Bogra. The Categorical Folk Arts Found Are Still Being Used For Modern Artifacts. The Potters Are Predominantly Hindus. Most Of Them Bear The Same Surname-Pal. And For Most If Has Been A Traditional Profession Carried By Their Families. Most Of Them Make Utilitarian Vessels For Carrying Water And Cooking. While The Others Make Sculptures Mã¼Rti For Worship And Showpieces. Potters Were Actually Popularised During The Zamindars. They Used To Be Patronised For Making Statues Of Goddesses, Plates And Other Aesthetical Items. Sometimes They Were Made To Sculpt Statues Of The Zamindar Themselves. But After The End Of The Zamindar, They Started Making Everyday Household Items For Sale In The Local Markets To Earn A Living. They Also Made The Wheels Of The Very Popular Transportation System Gorur Gari A Lightweight Cart Pulled By Male Cows

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