Black stoneware from Manipur is attractive, hardy and reasonably priced. You can get earthy coffee mugs, water tumblers, kettles, plates, platters, small and large bowls, and vessels to cook in from Eastend Women and Child Development Organization.
The NGO was started by Sangita Keisham after she graduated from Ramjas College in 2006 and returned to Manipur, her home state.
Keisham was keen to revive handicrafts. Her grandfather was a trader of handicrafts during his heyday.
Eastend supports over 1,000 Manipuri women, who are employed in making black stone pottery, cane baskets and bags. Also available are colourful baskets. . .