History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c15.s4.t2.6

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Although we cannot say much about the technology of the Malwa ware, as it has not yet been subjected to scientific examination, we can have some idea of the kilns of the Malwa culture. In this connection it may be stated that the Malwa culture of Central India had spread into Maharashtra and its remains have been found in the Tapi, the Pravara-Godavari and the Bhima Valleys where it can be assigned to Circa 1600-1300 B.C. In fact at several sites, as at Inamgaon, the first settlers were the Malwa people. In Maharashtra, however, the Malwa painted pottery is of a finer fabric in a sharp contrast to the coarse fabric in its kneeler area. The vessels are treated with a wash of orange or pink and the painted designs are in black pigment.