There is a certain rhythm and magic to pottery. And this bit of magic is sparking a renewed interest in the craft, and creating a thriving community of artists, enthusiasts and collectors in Visakhapatnam.
An antidote to the hustle of urban life and the digital world, pottery is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with more people seeking to experience a tactile outlet for creativity.
For Manjari Agraharapu, it was love at first throw down. An architect, Manjari was exploring working on creative mediums when she found herself drawn towards pottery while pursuing a course in Bengaluru. “I loved working with the material and the entire process of preparing clay, centering on the wheel and shaping the forms was so satisfying,” she says. “I had issues with anxiety and used to get overwhelmed easily. Pottery had a calming effect on me.”
