Operational Sequence Analysis of the NongpokSekmai Pottery of Manipur, India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 12
Abstract
Under the theoretical ambit of chaine operatoire, the present paper attempts to explore the technological perspective of the Nongpok Sekmai pottery in the valley of Manipur (India), and could revealed seven significant stages of operational sequences starting with ceramic resources procurement process to postfiring treatment through shaping, decoration, drying and firing. The study could also unveil an amalgamation of traditional technological system, geo-morphological context of the area and inherent knowledge domain of the people in giving unique character of the earthen vessels that the people produced.
Authors and Affiliations
Keisham Ingocha Singh1 ,, Mayanglambam ManiBabu2.
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