The field of Ethnoarchaeology, precisely because it moves beyond the static analysis of sherds and shapes to embrace the “living” history of material culture. By adopting a multidisciplinary lens, the work successfully navigates the complex intersection of anthropology, history, and archaeology, positioning ethnoarchaeology not merely as a sub-discipline, but as a vital bridge for reconstructing past human behaviours. The narrative arc of the book is particularly commendable. By grounding the reader first in the global evolution of ethnoarchaeology and the pivotal role of ceramic studies, it establishes a theoretical rigour that validates the subsequent regional focus. The transition into the Sundar River Valley is seamless; the author provides a necessary environmental and historical context that explains why this specific landscape became a crucible for ceramic development. By integrating data from excavated sites in Odisha, the book provides a diachronic perspective, allowing the reader to see the “cultural sequence” not as a series of disconnected layers, but as a continuous technological evolution.