Sightseeing · Bhaktapur
Pottery Square
Bhaktapur's craft heart — spinning wheels, drying clay pots and hands-on workshops.
- Rating
- ★ 4.6 (2200)
- Price
- $
- Address
- Pottery Square, Bhaktapur 44800
Pottery Square is where Bhaktapur's centuries-old craft comes alive — potters hunch over spinning wheels, shaping clay by hand, while hundreds of freshly thrown pots dry in neat rows across the open square. It's an unstaged glimpse of a working tradition.
What to see
- Potters throwing clay on hand-spun wheels, often happy to let visitors try.
- Rows of bowls, vases and figurines drying in the sun before firing.
- Small shops selling finished pieces straight from the makers.
Good to know
- Visit on a dry day, when the most potters are at work.
- It's a short stroll from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the Nyatapola Temple, so it slots easily into a walking loop of the old town.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you try pottery at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur?+
Yes. Several potters welcome visitors to try the wheel for a small fee, and many sell finished pieces directly. It's one of the few places in the valley where you can watch the whole craft, from clay to kiln.
What is the best time to visit Pottery Square?+
Late morning to afternoon on a dry day is best, when the most potters are working and rows of pots are laid out to dry in the sun. Activity slows during the monsoon when pieces can't dry outdoors.