Hafizbhai Razakbhai Matlawala

Bhagal, Surat, Gujarat

An ancient art in clay the plastic and practical form of mother earth terracotta had adorned the exterior and interior of mans abode from time immemorial itself. Time molded the styles and patterns of terracotta to suit the tastes and trends of modern society that continued the passion to the coming generations. It set the way for better looking and better performing application in terracotta that defined the way of life of today.
Man created shapes and figures of his deities in clay, and raised his own home in bricks of clay. The unique power of the clay to get easily shaped and its susceptibility towards heat made the material a favorite medium of man. It followed magnificent creations of mans imagination in clay, the most powerful form of them being tiles.