Handcrafted Longpi Pottery Classic Tea Cup

This monotone tea cup has been handcrafted using the ethnic craft of longpi pottery. Longpi pottery is the paragon of a traditional craft in a contemporary form. Longpi is a tiny village in North-Eastern India, known for its black stone pottery. It has taken the lead outside the state and made a mark with its black earthenware handcrafted by the Tangkhul tribe of the village. This cup has an earthy aesthetic and is uniquely handmade and molded without using a potter's wheel with natural elements like earthenware clay, serpentine rocks, and weathered rocks. The artisan cuts, carves and, molds the clay and black serpentine rock together using hand-held tools before introducing the piece to high temperatures. The essential technique of this art is said to be handed down from the Neolithic period. Color: Black. Production Method: Pottery. Material Description : Clay. Size(L x W x H) : 4 x 2.75 x 3 Inches. Weight: 270 grams. Care Description : Wash with mild soap. Disclaimer : This product is handmade from natural clay and baked at extremely high temperatures which may result in slight variations from one item to the next. Such variations make your purchase special and truly one-of-a-kind!. Pack Contents: 1 Tea Cup.