The Act of Mass Production in Kelantan Traditional Pottery, Malaysia

Abstract

The study of pottery artefact as been helpful in developing theories on the cultural development of societies that produced or acquired them. The traditional pottery of Kelantan as been known for its utility functions. Hence, this paper seeks to illuminate on the traditional pottery of Kelantan state in Malaysia. The paper investigates and reviewed the history of Malay pottery down to Kelantan pottery, and also analysed the techniques and processes used for mass production in Kelantan traditional pottery production.

This was achieved by first visiting four traditional pottery centers in Kelantan. The places visited include; Mambong Pottery in Kampung Ulu Sungai, Zutah Ceramic in Ceribong, Kesdec Ceramics in Pulai Chondong and Belipot Ceramics in Bunut Payong. The outcome of the visit revealed how Kelantan potters use plaster to create prototypes using turning wheel and thereafter use it to generate master mould and case mould for mass production.

Keywords: Act, Mass production, Kelantan Traditional Pottery