Rishton

Rishton lies in the southern Fergana Valley and is known for its potters and local red clay. Excavations have uncovered kilns, workshops and both glazed and unglazed pottery from the ninth to twelfth centuries. The town's ceramic tradition draws on clay found beneath the surrounding land; vessels are shaped, fired and decorated with coloured glazes. In the early nineteenth century Rishton grew into a regional pottery centre, supplying bowls, dishes and pitchers to the markets of the valley.