It is made by forming plastic clay into objects of required shapes and firing them to appreciable temperatures in the open or in pits to induce reactions that lead to permanent changes, including increase in strength, hardening and setting their shape.
Published in Chapter:
Reviving Indigenous Clay Pot Production for Students' Entrepreneurial and Vocational Inspiration
Janet S. Petters (University of Calabar, Nigeria & Ultimate Research Network, Nigeria), John Asuquo Ekpenyong (University of Calabar, Nigeria & Ultimate Research Network, Nigeria),
Valentine Joseph Owan (University of Calabar, Nigeria & Ultimate Research Network, Nigeria), and
Michael Ekpenyong Asuquo (University of Calabar, Nigeria & Ultimate Research Network, Nigeria)
Copyright: © 2023
|Pages: 26
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7024-4.ch001
Abstract
This book chapter provides a comprehensive overview of indigenous clay pot production, including its definition, importance, and history. It explores how clay pot production is practised in different parts of Africa, such as Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria, and its significance in various cultures. The chapter examines the types of clay used in pot production, different techniques used, and traditional tools and equipment employed. Moreover, the chapter highlights the potential of clay pot production for students' entrepreneurship and vocational career development. It delves into the challenges of pursuing a career in clay pot production, such as the limited market for pottery products, access to raw materials, learning curve, physical demand, business challenges, and creative isolation among others. Through case studies, the chapter shows how clay pot production has aided entrepreneurial success despite these challenges. This chapter is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the world of clay pot production and its potential for economic and cultural development.