The Maru potters of Udaipur are known for creating beautiful terracotta plaques for tribal customers who place them in the shrines of their tribal lords. The plaques are made using simple hand forming techniques after which they go through firing in a kiln. The plaques are usually dried for a period of nine days before they are given a final touch. Udaipur also has a number of pottery workshops wherein one can learn the traditional techniques of the same. A visit to the local potter’s house will provide visitors with a memorable experience to try their hands at this ancient form of art. Tourists can interact with local artisans and get acquainted with their lifestyle making their Udaipur trip a truly enriching experience. The potters are quite helpful and share their traditional techniques with you. The best part about these workshops is that you get to take your creation as a memento of your trip.