Malay Pottery
The pottery industry in Malaysia has been influenced by the Chinese art and culture brought over by early Chinese immigrants. However, pottery works created by people of different ethnic backgrounds each possess their own unique aesthetic and artistic characteristics.
Pottery is a handicraft, and early pottery was made from clay or mixed with other materials. In modern pottery making, the first step is to shape the desired model from clay, then heat it at high temperatures to form it in a hot kiln. This process strengthens its hardness. After firing, a glaze is applied to the object and it is fired again. This step gives the surface a glossy finish, makes it waterproof, and enhances its durability. Pottery that is not glossy is called terracotta.
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