Delhi: Nizamabad Black Pottery Workshop & Village Tour

Discover the art of Nizamabad Black Pottery on a day trip from Delhi. Enjoy a hands-on workshop, a traditional lunch, and explore the village.
Start your day early with a drive from Delhi to Nizamabad, Uttar Pradesh, stopping for breakfast at a premium roadside café or dhaba. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and artisan host, who will introduce you to the history of Nizamabad Black Pottery, its GI tag, and the unique smoke-firing technique.

Next, participate in a hands-on pottery workshop. Learn clay preparation and wheel throwing, try forming a small pot, diya, or decorative piece, and watch artisans engrave intricate floral and geometric patterns. Discover how the pottery attains its signature metallic black finish.

Enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch at an artisan’s home or eco-homestay, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Engage in a cultural conversation with artisans about their craft, lineage, and challenges.

After lunch, visit artisan clusters and cooperative shops to buy authentic GI black pottery. Explore the village lanes, mud houses, and small family workshops. Optionally, stop at a partner workshop for a motif painting experience.

Witness the smoke-firing stove (bhatti) if scheduled for the day, and learn what gives the pottery its distinctive sheen. Choose between additional hands-on craft time, guided craft photography, or an artisan interview session (ideal for bloggers/content creators).

Finally, depart for Delhi, stopping for a tea/snack break on the highway. Arrive back in Delhi in the evening, ending your same-day craft journey with your handmade souvenir.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.