Cherokee pottery: from the hands of our elders

The intricate designs and complex patterns of Cherokee pottery have been developed over centuries.

Both timeless and time-honored, these singular works of pottery are still crafted by the proud hands of Cherokee women in Western North Carolina.

Cherokee Pottery recounts the history of a tradition passed from elder to child through countless generations.

Anna Fariello, associate professor at Western Carolina University, explores the method and meaning molded into each piece, along with the stories of the potters themselves.