Kumbharwada – the potter’s colony in Dharavi. Its existence can be traced back to as early as the 19th century when the local and the skilled potters from Saurashtra in Gujarat migrated to the city. Thus, bringing along their cultural, artistic and decade-old skills.
Like many of you might have already guessed, the name is derived from two words kumbhars (which means potters) and wadi (which means colony). Spread across a whopping 22-acres, it's also claimed to be one of the largest community of potters in Mumbai. Using traditional and indigenous methods, the good peeps in Kumbharwada made use of eco-friendly ingredients with the most important one being clay. Head there during festive seasons like Diwali and you'll spot potters churning out diyas at the speed of lights.
