Naqashi & Blue Pottery - The distinctive art of multan


Naqashi and Blue Pottery the distinctive art of multan - is a living proof of our ancient ties with Turkish and Persian cultures. The origin of artisan's families dates back this craft to the time of successful Muslim excursions into Indus basin led by Muhammad bin qasim. Royal patronage, lucrative business and attraction of living the most beautiful of Indian cities led many artisans and craftsmen to make multan their permanent home.


Throughout the ages, even before history began, pottery has been used as a medium for expression. The earliest pottery and clay objects we have found show a true sense of artistry and aesthetic. Pottery has been used to tell stories or emphasis them. Clay has been used to supplicate gods and kings. It has been used to express social and religious ideals.


Vessel Shapes and Transitions






Vessels, probably the most common type of pottery, generally fall within three basic vessel shapes: the cylinder, the disc, and the sphere. Other, much more abstract and organic shapes are of course possible, but are not used nearly as much.



However, not only are there the overall shapes, but also shapes can be used in conjunction with each other. For example, a pot may have a very round belly (spherical) with a tall, narrow neck (cylindrical). Such pots have transitions between areas that also very strongly effect their aesthetic and visual "read"