Pottery is a traditional form of cottage industry of Majuli. Pots were generally exchanged for paddy, which is the staple food of the inhabitants of this island. Therefore, especially after the harvesting season the potters travel from village to village to exchange pots for paddy. Kumar’s are the main communities practicing pottery in the Majuli.
They use a different technique of pottery making in which the potter's wheel is not used. Clay is beaten by hand to give the form of the utensils. These methods suggest a historic origin of this activity. The pottery of the region is undergoing change. To preserve the rich heritage, the potters are making pots in IGRMS and preserving their rich heritage.
Traditional carpentry artisans participating in ‘Katha Srishti’ said “Wood crafts tradition of tribal culture does not only depend on the requirement, but the craft is an essential part of our philosophy of life.” Tribal artists Hira lal and Kamlesh said, “The woodcarving art has been flourishing in our from time immemorial and one can find beautifully carved wooden products designed by us.”
Manish Uike, while making the idol of Badadev of Kalgi, said, "We carve beautiful wooden Ceilings, doors, lintels etc using different kinds of wood like shisham, teak, dhudi, sal and kikar. The craftsmen also make pipes, masks, doors, window frames and sculptures”.
Rama Wadde while making an idol of village temple priest said making wooden crafts is our ancient and rich tradition. We make artistic doors, beds and musical instruments by using Muria wood of Bastar region.
Devlal Tekam from Mandla region while making a wood craft Baiga pregnant tribal woman with a water-filled pot on head said According to him” Gond’s still use of wooden masks. We make Gond traditional wooden doors and memorial & wedding pillars, animals, birds on doors and incise various artistic patterns for aesthetics.