Shaping clay, shaping lives

In Bhaktapur’s Pottery Square, women quietly transform a male-dominated craft—preserving tradition, and finding independence.

A few months ago, I visited Bhaktapur Pottery Square to document its pottery culture for a social science project. As a media student, I wanted to explore it in depth, speaking to the artisans who have preserved this tradition for generations. Pottery here isn’t just a craft—it’s a livelihood, an identity, and a legacy passed down through families.