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Zulu potter inspires rethink on cost of ceramics

Original: After working with Zulu potter, Jabulile Nala from South Africa, I began to wonder why # ceramics has become an expensiv

A ceramicist who worked alongside Jabulile Nala, a Zulu potter from South Africa, is questioning why pottery has become an expensive hobby requiring costly tools and equipment, when it began as simply earth and fire, both freely available. Inspired by that traditional approach, the ceramicist has launched a workshop series aimed at making ceramics accessible without extensive equipment.

Why now: The contrast between traditional, low-cost Zulu pottery methods and the high cost of modern hobby ceramics is resonating with craft enthusiasts.

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• After working with Zulu potter, Jabulile Nala from South Africa, I began to wonder why # ceramics has become an expensive hobby requiring extensive tools and equipment when originally, it was just earth and fire which are free. I created this workshop series for those who are… · potterybyosa · 381

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