Pottery, Ceramics & Tiles made in Pakistan

This family covers Multan blue pottery, Hala kashi tiles, terracotta planters and cookware, crockery, mugs and sanitary ware. Multan and Hala are known for their crafts, Gujrat for ceramic factories and Saidpur near Islamabad for studio potters. Pieces break easily, so packing matters.

85product types
15main categories
5provinces

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In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Buyers of handmade décor, houseplant lovers, gardeners and South Asian décor shops buy these. Multani blue pottery and kashi tiles have a look that is special to Pakistan.

Good first products

Door knobs: Blue pottery door and drawer knobs are light to ship and sell well.
Tile coasters: They are flat and light, and show off the kashi style with little breakage risk.
Face planters: Hand-painted face planters suit houseplant buyers.

Be careful with

Mugs, plates and clay cookware that touch food need lead and cadmium testing, so do not start there without it.
Tiles, sinks and dinner sets are heavy and fragile; leave them to wholesale (selling in bulk to shops).

Quick facts

Made in: Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Product types: 85 in 15 categories
Types with extra rules: 24 of 85
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, eBay, B2B

In pictures

See the products

Some photos show similar products made elsewhere, to help you recognise them. Credits at the bottom of the page.

The full list

All 85 types of pottery, ceramics & tiles

Each product type below is a possible niche. Make it yours by adding one buyer and one angle, for example “biker jackets for women riders, made to measure”. ⚠ means extra rules apply.

Main category	Types and styles	Made in
Blue Pottery Tableware	Blue pottery plates^⚠, Bowls^⚠, Mugs^⚠, Tea sets^⚠, Jugs^⚠, Blue pottery soap dishes^⚠, Blue pottery spice jars^⚠, Blue pottery tea light lanterns^⚠, Blue pottery salt pots^⚠, Blue pottery trivets^⚠	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Blue Pottery Décor	Vases, Lamps^⚠, Wall plates, Planters, Jars, Door knobs	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Kashi Tiles	Hala kashi tiles, Mural tile panels, House name tiles, Tile coasters, Trivets, Splashback tiles, Mosque-style tile art	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Terracotta Planters	Hanging planters, Face planters, Garden pots, Seedling pots, Window boxes, Self-watering pots	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Terracotta Water & Cookware	Matka water pots, Surahi, Clay handi, Clay tawa, Clay cups (kulhar), Clay bottles, Biryani pots	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
White-ware Mugs	Plain sublimation mugs, Printed mugs, Latte mugs, Espresso cups, Custom logo mugs	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Tea & Dinner Sets	Dinner sets^⚠, Cup & saucer sets^⚠, Breakfast sets^⚠, Bone-china style sets^⚠, Hotel crockery^⚠	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Decorative Plates	Hand-painted wall plates, Calligraphy plates, Souvenir plates, Commemorative plates, Plate stands	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Sanitary Ceramics	Wash basins, Vessel sinks, Commodes, Squat pans, Bathroom accessories	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Ceramic Jewellery & Small Items	Ceramic beads, Ceramic pendants, Earrings	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Glazed Tiles & Floor Tiles	Encaustic-style tiles, Glazed wall tiles, Floor tiles, Border tiles	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Studio Pottery	Handthrown mugs, Ramen bowls, Stoneware plates, Sake sets	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Sindhi Blue Pottery & Kashi Tiles	Blue-glazed kashi tiles, Hala-style vases, Glazed tile wall art, Kashi coasters	Multan, Hala, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hyderabad
Clay Lamps, Diyas & Burners	Clay diyas^⚠, Painted Diwali diyas^⚠, Chiragh oil lamps^⚠, Clay bakhoor burners^⚠, Terracotta incense holders^⚠, Clay fanoos lanterns^⚠, Clay tealight houses^⚠	Multan, Hala, Peshawar, Gujrat, Ahmedpur East
Clay Bird & Garden Ware	Clay bird water bowls, Clay bird feeders, Terracotta bird nest pots, Terracotta wind chimes, Clay garden lanterns, Clay plant saucers^⚠, Clay owl and animal planters	Multan, Gujrat, Peshawar, Saidpur (Islamabad), Kachhi (Balochistan)

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Hand-painted clay diyas in packs of 50 for Diwali and Eid décor shops
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Multan · Sindh and Punjab potters make clay lamps in huge numbers each season
Terracotta bird nest pots for wildlife gardeners
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Gujrat · Pakistani potters make these hanging nest pots for sparrows at very low cost
Multani blue-pottery spice jar sets for colourful kitchens
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Multan · Multan blue pottery is a unique Pakistani glaze style
Clay bakhoor burners for oud and incense users
Sell on: Amazon · Made in: Peshawar · Peshawar and Hala potters make burners alongside matkas
Clay bird water bowls marketed for summer heat
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Saidpur (Islamabad) · Pakistani households already use these pots; the design is proven

Ideas from our November 2026 research. Check demand, costs and rules before you invest.

How to start

First steps

Ask a Multan blue pottery workshop for sample door knobs, tile coasters and a small planter.
Pack one sample and post it to a friend to test for breakage.
Photograph pieces in daylight and add a short note on how Multani blue pottery is made.

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Rules in plain words

What to check

Anything that touches food, like plates, mugs, spice jars and clay cookware, needs lead and cadmium testing for markets such as the US and EU. Pottery lamps need electrical safety marks, and clay diyas and burners need fire-safety warnings. Décor-only pieces need no special licence.

Plates, cups and food containers must be tested as safe for food (for example for lead). (15 product types)
Anything with a plug or bulb needs electrical safety marks (such as UL, CE or UKCA) for the country you sell to. (8 product types)
Food, cosmetics and supplements: they need proper labels, and often lab tests or registration. (4 product types)

This is a summary, not legal advice. See the compliance checklist.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell Multani blue pottery plates for eating?

Only after lead and cadmium testing for food use. Until then, sell them as wall plates or décor and say so clearly.

How do I ship pottery without breakage?

Wrap each piece, use two boxes and fill every gap. Test with one parcel first and include some breakage in your price.

What do wholesale buyers want?

Décor shops buy hand-painted clay diyas in large packs for Diwali and Eid. Garden shops buy terracotta bird pots and planters.

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