J is Jaipur Blue Pottery

I am starting a series about pottery in India, called A to Z of pottery representing the states of India.
I am starting with Blue pottery. I will post about the making of blue pottery.
Blue Pottery is Turko-Persian in origin, but today is widely known as one of the distinctive crafts of Jaipur. The blue pottery art prospered due to royal patronage in 17th century and was thriving well into 19th century.

Blue Pottery took an interesting route in finding its home in Jaipur. Ram Singh II attended a kite flying session and watched as his kite masters were engaged in battle with two brothers from Achnera (near Agra). When the ruler saw that the brothers managed to bring down the royal kites almost every time, he was intrigued. He asked the brothers their secret. They told him that they were potters by profession and had coated their strings with the same blue green glass that they used for their pots. Sawai Ram Singh II was impressed so he invited the brothers to stay in Jaipur and teach this unique form of glazed pottery at his new art school.

Blue pottery is now seeing revival after being on the verge of extinction. Below are some photos of the amazing colors.

a potter coloring the pots before they are glazed in the kiln

vases and coffee mugs. I love the intricate design of blue and white

this is where I started my search, a unique kitchen backsplash,

thats when I discovered the blue tiles

traditionally made in blue color, due to abundance of indigo..

now you notice other bright colors

These cost you a fortune. You can get some pieces in 'World Market'