Pottery
Pottery is making containers with clay, and the container made in this way is called clay. Among the most famous earthenware, we can mention the earthenware jar and bowl. Before the popularity of glass, earthenware was the most common human container. The best soil in the pottery industry is clay, which is red in color due to the presence of high amounts of iron in it. Pottery is one of the first human industries.
1- History
Pottery is one of the oldest creations of man, which has been used throughout his life from the earliest days until now. For this reason, it plays an important role in the chronology of prehistoric times. Before the history and experience of human nations, it has undergone significant changes in terms of sex, form, color and role.
2. Employment
Laljin, one of the cities of Bahar in Hamedan province, is known as the center of pottery production in the Middle East. 80% of the population of this city are engaged in pottery, ceramic work and related jobs such as painting pottery, packaging, buying and selling pottery products.
3- Keeping
Controlling humidity and temperature fluctuations
Avoiding exposing glass objects to direct sunlight or concentrated artificial light.
Establishing sufficient air circulation to prevent humidity and temperature fluctuations as well as air pollution, using ventilation devices. Air, normal ventilators or installing a fan in the place where the works are stored.
4- Construction feature
There are pottery workshops in most cities of Iran, some of which are dedicated to pottery that is used locally. But in some other regions, pottery is made that is transported to big cities and sold to the public in stores. Each of these pottery has a characteristic and is different from each other. This distinction is due to the specific native characteristics and local motifs of each area.
5. Effect of pottery on health
The art of pottery is often described as a healing and soothing agent. As the clay rotates, your mind and body are energized and your creative ambitions and goals are strengthened. This thoughtful and artistic activity will open your mind and heal your external concerns.