One of the most striking characteristics of Indian style pottery is its variety. The diversity of the variations of texture, color, form and style of decoration seem to be almost endless and is one of the qualities of Pueblo Indian pottery that tends to appeal to collectors.

The rich differences that attract more seasoned collectors of pottery can be overwhelming to someone looking at Indian pottery for the first time. Several factors contribute to the diversity of Pueblo Indian pottery. These can be lumped into three basic categories: materials, traditions, and innovations.

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