This is a Longpi Stone Tea Pot popularly known as Manipur Pottery / Black Pottery. This product is made from a mixture of black Serpentinite stone and weathered rock. The product is Handcrafted with natural ingredients and each piece has its own unique texture. Legend claims that tea tastes better when prepared in these potteries. Locally in Manipur, they are revered for medicinal values. It’s widely acclaimed by the locals that using these potteries prevent morning sickness for pregnant women. Some interesting facts about Longpi pottery are: 1)Unlike most pottery, Longpi does not resort to the potter's wheel. All shaping is done with the hand and with the help of molds. 2)These products are then polished with local leaves called pasaniapachiphylla (‘Chiro Na’ in local lingo) that provide the luster to its surface. It’s unique in style & technique. 3)Apart from the folklore advocating tastier and nutritious food cooked in Manipur pottery, it also has many environmental advantages: 4)It doesn’t have any adverse health or environmental effects because raw materials used in the pottery are completely natural and chemicals free 5) Black color is naturally obtained, no paints or chemical are used for the same. 6) The Product is handcrafted and does not make use of energy-hungry machines. Moreover, it leads to creation of employment and enterprises in rural India as the entire process is handcrafted. NOTE: As these products are handcrafted. Each product is unique, no two products will be the same. Actual product may vary from the picture displayed. Manipur Pottery / Black Pottery products with cane work/decorations are not microwaveable. GET YOUR UNIQUE PIECE OF AWESOMENESS TODAY!!
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