<P> The phase of glazed pottery started in the 12th century AD, when Turkic Muslim rulers encouraged potters from Persia, Central Asia and elsewhere to settle in present - day Northern India . Glazed pottery of Persian models with Indian designs, dating back to the Sultanate period, has been found in Gujarat and Maharashtra . </P> <P> Over time India's simple style of molding clay went into an evolution . A number of distinct styles emerged from this simple style . Some of the most popular forms of pottery include unglazed pottery, glazed pottery, terracotta, and papier - mache . </P> <P> This is the oldest form of pottery practiced in India . There are three types of unglazed pottery . First is paper thin pottery, biscuit - colored pottery decorated with incised patterns . Next is the scrafito technique; the pot is polished and painted with red and white slips along with intricate patterns . The third is polished pottery; this type of pottery is strong and deeply incised, and has stylized patterns of arabesques . </P> <P> This era of pottery began in the 12th century AD . This type of pottery contains a white background and has blue and green patterns . Glazed pottery is only practiced in selected regions of the country . </P>

Major different styles of unglazed pottery making in india