Which traditional pottery technique from Gujarat involves burnishing clay with stones before firing to create a glossy black finish?
- Black pottery of Kutch
- Blue pottery of Jaipur
- Terracotta of Bankura
- Stone inlay of Agra
Answer: Black pottery of Kutch
Kutch black pottery uses local clay burnished with smooth stones, then fired in smoky kilns to achieve glossy black finish. Practiced by Kumbhar community, it exemplifies sustainable craft traditions and aesthetic minimalism.