| The Longpi serving-bowl set carries the quiet heritage of Tangkhul Naga potters directly to your dining room, embodying centuries of refined hand craftsmanship from Manipur’s Ukhrul hills. Artisans form each vessel without a potter’s wheel, compressing coils of serpentinite stone and red clay until perfect symmetry emerges. Surfaces are polished with smooth river pebbles, creating a satin touch that belies their rugged strength. Bowls are then fired in a husk-fed kiln before undergoing pine-bark smoking, which locks in the deep charcoal hue and the silvery constellations unique to every piece. Graduated diameters nest conveniently for storage yet present harmoniously on the table, ready to cradle soups, grains, curries, or vibrant salads. The stone-rich body retains heat, keeping dishes steaming while remaining comfortable to handle. Conversely, it insulates against external warmth, preserving the freshness of chilled preparations without sweating onto linens. A subtly alkaline interior rounds acidic notes, allowing spices to bloom more fully and natural sweetness to shine. Completely lead-free and toxin-free, the bowls transition safely from stovetop or oven to serving, simplifying one-pot presentations. Gentle washing with mild soap is all that is needed; abrasive scrubbers and dishwashers are best avoided to foster the developing patina. Over time the matte surface acquires a soft, elegant sheen—a living diary of shared meals and conversations. By selecting this set, you directly support Longpi families and help ensure an endangered artisan legacy thrives for future generations. |
Longpi black pottery serving bowl set
₹2,320.00
| Elevate daily dining with a Longpi black-pottery serving-bowl set, hand-coiled in Manipur’s verdant hills. Serpentinite stone and local red clay are foot-kneaded, river-burnished, and pine-smoked to achieve an elegant matte-charcoal finish. Natural mineral density keeps hot dishes warm while chilled salads stay crisp and condensation-free. A mildly alkaline surface subtly enhances flavours, and the bowls remain entirely lead-free and food-safe. Distinct grey speckles ensure that no two pieces are identical, underscoring their artisan origin. Choose this set to add functional beauty to your table while sustaining a 500-year craft tradition. |
1 in stock
| Weight | 0.336 kg |
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| Dimensions | 24 × 15 × 5 cm |
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