One of the utensils still being used in most part of Myanmar is earthen pots. Making of these earthen pots, which can be said as one of Myanma's Traditional Handicrafts, which is still being preserved to date in rural areas of Myanmar. Though, basic principles are the same in making earthen pots, the structure and detailed work. Vary, depending on the region they come from.

Twantay in Yangon division is famous for its earthen pots. Pots manufactured in Twantay are being used by locals around Yangon city. Today, we are going to present the process of Twantay earthen pots.

In making earthen pots, the first step is to dry literite earth and ground it. After that, clay obtained from the waterfront is sliced thinly. Then, the laterite earth and clay obtained are mixed with ratio of 2 to 1. The mixture of earth powder is later spread in the earth pond, which is 2 feet deep and 4 feet wide. A thin layer of sand is spread in the earth pond before adding the mixture. Afterwards, water is poured on them and kept for one night to soften the mixture. The next day, the mixture of earth becomes soft. The soft mixture is then taken from the pond and a little amount of laterite powder is added. It is then grind again to mix it thoroughly. After this process, the mixture is ready to make a pot. Obtained mixture is kneaded well to make it become sticky.
Next you place on the machine, the amount of sticky clay that is needed to make the shape and size of the pot you desire. When making a pot, a person has to rotate the timber planks, while the other person has to shape the desired pot. When completed, the finished pot is kept dry. The finished pot is placed three days to dry thoroughly. The obtained pot is called a raw pot. It is later heated in order to obtain a finished product.
These raw pots are place in a row in the kiln. Only one foot is of the kiln is left uncovered while the rest is completely covered. From that tiny entrance, firewood is added. After three days and when the pots becomes red; bamboo is instead of firewood. Strong fire is given for a day and a night. Then, kiln is kept cool for ten days. Afterwards, the entrance of the kiln is opened and the pots are taken out.

These earthen pots still play an important role in the lives of Myanmar People. Earthen pots are widely used in both cities and villages for various purposes. Apart from cooking, these pots are also use as rice-pots, oil pots, water-pots and in many other ways. Although the age of aluminum and steel pots have arrived, the role of earthen pots in Myanmar society is still important.