Collector’s path
Collector’s Edition
Gold & silver inlay pieces in very limited numbers.
THE ART OF PRAJAPATI
NIZAMABAD BLACK POTTERY • SILVER & GOLD INLAY
RARE COLLECTOR PIECES • EVERYDAY RITUAL PIECES
Black clay from Nizamabad is fired in smoke until it turns naturally black. Some pieces stay pure, some are engraved, and some carry real metal inlay—shaped start to finish by Prajapati artisans.
Choose between rare collector’s pieces with metal inlay and simple cups, mugs and jugs for everyday rituals.
Nizamabad black pottery
Gold & silver inlay • Engraved-only pieces
Collector editions of 1–4
CHoose your path
Handmade collectibles and daily rituals
A handpicked selection of one-of-one black pottery pieces, engraved by hand and filled with pure silver for the homes that collect stories.
Everyday path
Everyday Rituals
Chai cups, coffee mugs, jugs and plates for daily use.
Why black pottery feels different at home?
Black pottery isn’t just another utensil material. It changes how your food tastes, how your table looks, and how your daily rituals feel.
Food that actually tastes fuller
Black pottery heats slowly and holds heat and moisture for longer. Curries, chai and slow-cook dishes taste deeper and stay warm without needing extra oil or spice.
Naturally non-stick, no chemicals
There is no Teflon or synthetic coating. With use, the surface behaves like a natural non-stick — easy to cook in and easy to clean, without microplastics or flakes.
Warm, earthy & calming to hold
Steel feels cold and industrial. A black pottery cup feels warm and grounded in your hands, turning simple things like chai, coffee or water into slower, softer rituals.
Looks luxurious in any home
Matte black clay with engraved or metal details adds quiet luxury. It sits beautifully on white marble, wood, brass or stone and instantly makes your table look designed.
Health-forward & mineral rich
Many black pottery traditions, like Longpi, use iron-rich clay and stone blends. These are said to help slow bacterial growth and keep food and water fresher for longer.
Better for planet & people
Made in small batches with low-energy firing and no toxic glazes, black pottery has a lighter footprint than mass steel or ceramic. Each piece supports real artisan families, not factories.
Why This Craft Is Different?
Luxury is not created — it is inherited.
Pure Customized Inlay
Every pattern is carved into raw clay and filled with Silver, Gold, or Raanga. No paint — only real metal and hand-engraved detailing.
Natural Black Firing
The deep black colour comes from an ancient smoke-firing technique. It is not painted — the colour becomes part of the clay itself and does not fade.
One-of-One Pieces
No moulds or duplicates. Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan and carries a unique signature and identity.
This craft survives because a few Prajapati artisans still keep it alive through generations.
You are not just buying pottery — you are preserving a lineage.
Prajapati artisans
CRAFTED BY HAND
From our hands to your home
Behind every piece is a Prajapati artisan and their family. Your purchase supports the hands that still remember this craft.
ARTISAN FAMILIES
3+ families currently supported
EVERY PIECE
Documented, checked and packed by hand
MAKER CARD
You receive a card with the maker’s name
Myths & truth
Black pottery carries many assumptions. Here’s what is actually true about how it’s made and how it is meant to be used.
MYTH
“The black colour will chip and fade.”
TRUTH
The colour is created during smoke-firing and lives inside the clay itself, not on top of it. It will not peel like paint.
MYTH
“It’s just painted black with silver paint.”
TRUTH
Each pattern is carved into the clay and filled with real metal—silver, gold or traditional amalgam. No spray paint, no shortcuts.
MYTH
“Black pottery is unsafe for cooking.”
TRUTH
Everyday-use pieces are made with food-safe clay and firing, similar to traditional earthenware. Only certain inlay-heavy collector pieces are meant purely for display.
MYTH
“This is just decor.”
TRUTH
Some Prajapati pieces are made for daily rituals—chai cups, plates, jugs. Others are one-of-one collector works. You choose how you want to live with the craft.
Authentic vs imitation