Lao ceramics

Lao ceramics are special bowls, cups, plates, and pottery made in Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. They are made by using special clay that is dug up from the ground and mixed with water to make it soft and easy to shape.

When the clay is ready, a potter will take a small piece in their hand and press it onto a potter's wheel that spins around. The potter then shapes the clay into a bowl or cup by moving his or her hands and fingers over the spinning clay.

Once the shape is molded, the potter will use special tools to add details and patterns to the bowl or cup. Then, the clay is left to dry in the sun for several days. After it is completely dry, the pottery is baked in a special oven called a kiln that is heated to very high temperatures.

When the pottery comes out of the kiln, it is very hard and strong, and can be used for many things like holding rice, soup, or tea. People in Laos have been making ceramics like this for hundreds of years and it is still an important tradition in their culture.