What is the History of Ceramics: Ancestor of Plastics?
Do you love using ceramics? Here is the story of ceramics, ancestors of plastic. Well, peeps, we hope you are holding your seats tight as today we will be taking you on some real time-travel!
1. The history of ceramics dates back to 2.5 million years, (Palaeolithic Period).
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2. Though the title of the ceramics of the world goes to the ones found in Southern China, the Stone Age (Neolithic) has always grabbed attention in the timeline of ceramics.
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3. The early humans first made the straw baskets to store food. But, as these failed, the idea of clay pots developed.
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4. The early man used to make pots by punching a clay dough, coiling it up, shaping it and then heating it in a bonfire, thus, no need for a boxing bag; they already knew the tricks.
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5. Iraqi people were the ones who invented the Potter’s wheel, easing out the pain in the muscle.
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6. It was in the world of the Indus Valley Civilization, that pottery began to trend in India. In fact, it became a primary source of income for many people!
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7. The Indian subcontinent is the largest producer of clay and has always been in a win-win situation when it comes to pottery.
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8. Because of its Red polished pots, Ceramics today make exceptionally eco-friendly containers, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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9. The Age of Industrialisation brought with it the advanced ceramics, which are not only different in composition but are much firmer and durable than the old ones.
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10. The mind of a sapiens developed several variations of ceramics, based on its additives, composition and heating temperature.
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11. One of the oldest ceramics, Earthenware is used as decorative items and tableware.
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12. Stoneware is glass-like and is used for baking, cooking and serving.
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13. Porcelain (commonly called Fine China, because of its origin from China) is the most famous form of ceramic.
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This is the only reason why many Asian Kids get scolded “Jab mummy naya dinner set nikalti hai” (when moms take out a new dinner set).
From being used as a utensil of storage to providing a substitute to a broken tooth, the history of ceramics has always been like the potter’s hand: rough as the texture of their pots.
Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta
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