Located in the heart of the old city of Pune, Kasba Peth, Kumbhar Wada transports you to the world where times seem to have stood still. The word ‘Kumbhar’ means potter and ‘wada’ means house. Known for its exceptional pottery-making skills, the area of Kumbhar Wada stands out and showcases the traditional settlement of the Kumbhar Community. There exists a simplicity and charm in the neighborhood that gets reflected through the community’s exceptional pottery-making traditional craftsmanship.
Photo Walks India offers photographers across the country a chance to capture the beauty of this hidden gem. Visitors can witness the potters molding and shaping clay on their spinning wheels to produce finished products like vases, pots, lamps, idols, etc. In recent times, due to increased awareness of the environmental damage caused by Plaster of Paris (POP), potters have shifted to eco-friendly materials and paints for their work.
During the Ganesh festival and Deepavali, the place turns lively as one can hear the wheels whirring and see potters presenting a wide range of craftwork by making idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi. This bustling activity in the festive season not only makes the area rich in cultural heritage but also acts as the photographer’s dream.
Along with the pots for daily use, there exists a manufacturing of decorative wares that cater to urban tastes. You can find intriguing items like tabletop decor, earthen water bottles, wall hangings, lanterns, engraved vases, and a lot more. Moreover, the natural light in the area casts a warm and golden glow on the streets, offering an opportunity for breathtaking photographs.
In addition to potter-making, the Kumbhar Wada is also popular for its valuable contributions to the aspects of old music and dance traditions. Pottery workshops have also flourished in recent times as some of the young folks carry an interest in exploring this art form. This makes the neighborhood home to many artists and performers, creating some magical moments to enjoy.
Although pottery is the most captivating aspect of Kumbhar Wada, the settlement in itself is a beautiful labyrinth of alleys, narrow streets, and small houses. If you are a photographer, artist, or even someone who enjoys the richness of history and old methods of craftsmanship, feel free to join hands with the community of Photo Walks India to get a glimpse into the vibrant community of Kumbhar Wada.
Our Workshops are free of cost
Photowalk is open to everyone and one can click from any device.
We also provide free Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras during the photowalk that can be shared with the group, just bring your SD Card and retrieve the photos once the photowalk is over.
Who can attend
Photowalk is open to all above the Age of 18 Years
Participant can click photos from any camera or mobile phones
If you do not have a camera we will provide you with a mirrorless camera that will be shared with other participants during the photowalk. Please carry a SD Card to so you can take your clicked photos back. We would require a photo ID with address proof to be submitted at the time of the photowalk.
Please note that photo walks are done on foot, so expect lots of walking.
FAQ’s
Is there any Fees for attending the Photowalk ?
All our photowalks across India are free of cost . Government entry fees applies incase of heritage sites participant's need to pay the entry fees for visiting these site.
I do not have a Camera can I participate in the Photowalk ?
Yes surely you can. We provide Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras for our photowalks that will be shared among the participants. It would be great if you could carry a SD Card, so that you can take back your clicked photographs.
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