Due to the low pressure created in the deep Bay of Bengal, the world heritage coastal clay pots of the Sundarbans in the southwestern part of the country are on the verge of disappearing. In a short time, in a decade, as the market is full of plastic products, the clay pots are on the verge of disappearing. Especially, the water in these clay pots was always cold, which is why it was once very popular with the coastal people.

Right now, there is a lack of drinking water in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Many people are using plastic drums because they can get them from the government and private sellers. Some receive them from the Department of Public Health Engineers, while others get them through NGOs. Because of this, traditional clay pots for storing water are disappearing.

Especially in the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Jhalakati, Barisal, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Chandpur, Lakshmipur, Feni, Noakhali, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar, people of this region used to use clay pots more. Clay pots or matkis have been lost over time. At one time, there were one or two of them in everyone's house, but now they are rarely seen. Rice kept in pots does not easily get insects and the smell and taste also remain intact for a long time. Moreover, since it is made of clay, no harmful elements are mixed in the rice even after being in contact with such a vessel.

According to the information of the potter's artisans, first soft clay loam soil is collected, usually from rice fields or riverbeds. That soil is well-kneaded and stored in one place. Then, a light layer of clay is taken from there and placed in a pan-shaped object to form the bottom of the pot. Then, more layers are added along the sides of that layer to form the edges of the pot. Sometimes, the rings made earlier are applied layer by layer. At this time, the joints are soaked with a wet cloth to adhere the new layer to the previous layer and polished. Sometimes, the round shape of the pot is maintained by pressing it from the inside with a small round object. Finally, a layer of the neck part like a pitcher is added. Usually, the pitchers are made on wheels, but due to the huge size of the pot, it is not possible to make it in that way.
In the 90s, many homes had big pots and jars. Back then, families didn't sell rice and paddy like they do now. Crop yields were low. Today, many different types of crops are grown. Families no longer bring crops home; they sell them to traders instead. Because of this, they don't need those pots for storing rice anymore. Now, more houses are built from bricks, both in cities and rural areas. In these homes, people only keep rice for meals, usually in metal or plastic drums. As time has passed, people's lives have improved, and due to changes in crop production, those eco-friendly pots are nearly gone.

Dr. Mohammad Sohrab Uddin, head of the Archaeology Department at Comilla University, said that long ago, many kinds of storage containers or clay pots were used in most parts of the country to hold food grains. These pots, known as matkas, were common, especially in wealthy areas. However, as time has passed and people's lives have improved, matkas have nearly disappeared.

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