Puducherry is regarded as the southern hub of ceramic pottery. It is where modern traditions of pottery and stoneware began making waves almost 50 years ago. Eventually, these traditions spread to other parts of India.

In the early 1970s, American ceramic potter Deborah Smith, decided to move to India. She hoped to work and live for a while within the community of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. In 1971, she collaborated with Ray Meeker, to establish Golden Bridge Pottery (GBP) in Puducherry, setting the course for many contemporary potters.

In January 2024, the Indian Ceramics Triennale was hosted in New Delhi, initiated by the Contemporary Clay Foundation. It showcased the growing diversity of ceramic art expression in India, and the use of ceramic within the visual arts field.