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THE KHASI EMBER POT

THE KHASI EMBER POT

A sculptural serving vessel, born from ancestral pottery traditions in Meghalaya, made to elevate gatherings as a rustic centerpiece or serving pot

$381.00 CAD
$381.00 CAD
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THE CRAFT

Where Fire, Forest, and Women’s Hands Forge Heritage Pottery

Women’s Wisdom in Clay: a craft passed down from mothers to daughters 

From the women artisans of Meghalaya - guardians of standing pottery - comes this unique, sculptural platter. Without wheels or machines, artisans coax forest-sourced clay into expansive forms. Fired in open bhatti kilns and baptized in Sohlia bark infusion, its surface emerges in organic waves of charcoal, terracotta, or smoke-gray - each hue a record of fire’s dance with forest.

  • Standing Creation: No potter’s wheel. Instead, women artisans stand over each form, shaping earthenware with bare hands and self-carved wooden tools
  • Forest Alchemy: Clay is fired in a bhatti (open furnace), then plunged into a milky bath of Sohlia tree bark—a ritual gifting deep blacks, russets, or smoky browns.
  • Sun’s Blessing: Pieces dry for 2-3 days under mountain sun, sealing forest spirits into every curve.

DETAILS

  • Craft Type: Heritage Black Clay Pottery
  • Material: Earthenware
  • Dimensions (inches): 9.2(L) x 9.2(B) x 6.2(H); Dia: 9.2
  • Weight: 1460 grams

CARE

Before First Use:

  1. Soak pot + lid in water 1 hour → dry fully.
  2. Coat with olive oil.
  3. Fill ¾ with water → simmer 1 hour on low flame with heat diffuser beneath.
    (Performed once only)

Daily Use:

  1. Clean immediately after use with soft sponge, tepid water + mild detergent.
  2. Dry thoroughly → preserves Sohlia’s natural finish.
  3. Store with care: Place cloth/tissue between stacked pieces.
  4. Microwave-safe: Reheat food gently (lid off).
  5. Use on a low flame if using for cooking, preferably with a heat diffuser to prevent cracking.

Never:

  • Use metal scrubbers/dishwashers
  • Store food long-term
  • Place over high flame without diffuser

SUSTAINABLY HANDCRAFTED

Formed in Forest Time

This pot is handcrafted to order by women artisans in Meghalaya. From clay preparation (days) to standing formation, open-fire kilning, Sohlia dyeing, and sun-drying—each step follows nature’s cadence. Allow 1-2 weeks for your piece to be crafted.

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Return any unused, undamaged item within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

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  • Notify us within 48 hours of delivery.
  • Include photos of the damaged item + packaging.
  • We’ll send a replacement or issue a full refund (including original shipping) immediately.