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 periodColor :BlackProduction Method :PotteryMaterial Description :ClaySize(L x B x H) :4 x 2.75 x 3 InchesWeight :270 gramsCare Description :Wash with mild soapDisclaimer :This product is handmade from n