The Blue Pottery of Multan: A Thousand Years of Cobalt
Zainab Rahim · Jul 21, 2026 · 8 min read
Tracing the origins of the iconic "Kashi Gari" craft, from the tile-work of ancient shrines to the contemporary dinnerware that graces modern homes. For over a thousand years, the potters of Multan have guarded a technique passed down through generations: a cobalt glaze fired at exacting temperatures to produce the crystalline blue that has come to define the city's identity.
Today, a handful of workshops keep this tradition alive, training the next generation of artisans while supplying collectors and homes around the world with pieces that carry centuries of craft in every brushstroke.