Technique

Wheel throwing

چرخ سفالگری

Wheel throwing is a working process used in lalejin-pottery. Sequence and materials vary between workshops; this entry is an educational overview, not an authentication method.

Process, step by step

  1. Centre prepared clay
  2. Pull and shape the vessel
  3. Dry, trim and fire

Variations

Moulding and hand-building can coexist with throwing in a pottery town.

Conservation

Inspect for cracks and unstable glazes.

Used in these crafts

Lalejin pottery

A regional pottery tradition centred on the town of Lalejin near Hamadan, producing thrown and press-moulded glazed and unglazed earthenware, from utilitarian storage vessels to decorative tableware, in a large number of household workshops.