Lighting The Way: Three Generations Of Deeya Makers

November 7, 2026

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Lighting The Way: Three Generations Of Deeya Makers

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

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

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