Students and artisans during the Endangered Craft Workshop on traditional Changki pottery organised by INTACH Nagaland Chapter in collaboration with NEZCC, Ministry of Culture, in Dimapur on October 7. (INTACH Nagaland Photo)
Dimapur, October 7 (MExN): Ninety-seven students from eight schools got hands-on experience with Changki’s traditional pottery craft at an Endangered Craft Workshop organised by the INTACH Nagaland Chapter in collaboration with the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Ministry of Culture, in Dimapur.
The workshop, according to a press release from INTACH Nagaland Chapter, aimed to familiarise young people with traditional crafts at risk of disappearing and encourage appreciation of the communities and knowledge systems associated with them.
Students from Charis High Academy, The Maple Tree School, Ram Janaki HSS, Christian HSS, Little Star HSS, Bethesda HSS, Amazing School and Eklavya Model Residential School participated in the workshop.
Two artisans from Changki village, known for its earthen pottery tradition, demonstrated traditional techniques and processes, with students also taking part in hands-on pottery-making and interacting with the artisans.
Prof Jungmayangla Longkumer of the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Nagaland University, Medziphema, who has extensively documented Changki pottery, spoke about the craft’s history, cultural significance and place within the community.
All participating students received certificates from NEZCC Deputy Director Oliver T Pongen. The three best works from the workshop have been selected for submission to INTACH HECS, Delhi, for inclusion in the national archive and consideration for special certificates.
The workshop sought to connect young learners with traditional artisans and help keep Changki’s pottery heritage relevant to future generations, the release added.
