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# Does a ghatam break easily?

 Updated 19 October 2026

 

A **[ghatam](/en-in/instrument/ghatam)** is sturdier than it looks. One professional player reports only a couple cracking across his career; he carries them in padded Rexene bags with tough exteriors and uses sturdier cases for international travel. Chips, pitting and uneven colour are common on handmade pots, and sellers treat them as cosmetic. A ring base or cushion keeps the pot steady.



 

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