Clay Dexterity of Gujarat Clay, terracotta, mud are all synonymous with the earth which is the wellspring of life! Clay, the very element of earth and life takes on shapes of creativity under the dexterously nimble hands of the potter. From the earliest beginning mankind has been fascinated with the ability to mold and cast the very earth to suit his needs and bring forth his creative passion. Humankind or man has shared a primordial relationship with clay, this element was found on the banks of rivers and lakes nurturing life itself. The legacy of clay work or maatikaamkalakari is linked to that of the oldest settlements unearthed in Gujarat.