Creation of terracotta products and craft has existed in Nepal for more than 3, 000 years which can be proved by the excavation at Lumbini, one of the World Heritage Sites and the birth place of Buddha. There are more than 30,000 potter families who are working on ceramic objects as their primary and seasonal occupation in Nepal.

Gopal Shrestha

Born in 1965, Gopal Shrestha is the pioneer in ceramic artwork since 1982. His love for clay craft with ability and willingness to teach has produced many young artists from the traditional Prajapati families of Thimi village where over 2,000 households have adopted clay craft as their professional occupation again. These craftsmen and women are responsible of making pottery which we use in every rituals and festivals making up the living culture of Nepal.

Ashok Chitrakar

Born in 1957, Ashok Chitrakar learned the ancient  terracotta artwork from his father. Developed in 13^th century, it’s the traditional technology which exists only in their family now in  Kathmandu valley.Working as an accountant  in a commerce college, he started producing terracotta icons as a supplementary income for his  family a decade ago. He hopes that one day this ancient craft will be the main source of income.