Sawai Madhopur Black Pottery "Barni" Jar with Lid 2

Earthenware that connects you to your roots and helps you live healthy and sustainable! This beautiful jar is absolutely multi-functional! You can use it to store and serve nuts, chocolates, spices, condiments or any other dry food items! Sawai Madhopur Black Pottery: Location: Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan – also known for the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. Recognition: The pottery is a prominent craft from the region and has applied for a prestigious GI (Geographical Indication) tag. Materials: Fine clay from the Banas River; Resin from the Dhonk Tree and local stone powder used in slurry; Cow dung cakes used as fuel for firing. Process: Items are shaped with simple tools made from discarded objects; Textured with intricate patterns, burnished, and dried; Dipped in slurry, polished, and fired in a sealed kiln to create a smoky atmosphere; Firing gives the pottery a unique blackish-grey finish. Design Inspiration: Motifs inspired by the Trinetra Ganesh Temple and local flora & fauna, especially tigers. Usage: Functional and decorative ware. Popularity: Sought-after by heritage hotels as gifts for premium guests from India and abroad. Approximate Dimensions: 7.5x5x5 inches; Color Black Wash & Care: Wash with warm water, use mild soap and soft sponge if required. Do not scrub. Dry completely before storing. **price for one jar with lid, images are illustrative To be shipped within 3-5 days of placing the order. Country of Origin: India