Three Generations, One Craft: The Makh Family Keeps Deya-Making Tradition Alive

November 2, 2026

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Three Generations, One Craft: The Makh Family Keeps Deya-Making Tradition Alive

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For three generations, one family has kept the craft of deya-making alive, transforming simple clay into symbols of faith, light, renewal and cultural tradition.

As Divali approaches, thousands of traditional clay deyas are taking shape at the century-old Makh’s Pottery Shop in Chaguanas.

Kevion John has more in this report.

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