Longpi Earthenware Casserole

Brought to you by Houzz of Maya, this noir, rustic clay product is a priceless asset for all the keen kitchen masters out there. The visibly perfect earthen casserole is worked upon by experienced Longpi artisans and potters, sans the potter's wheel! Displaying a subtle appearance on the outside and possessing richness of quality on the inside, this black casserole ensures a smooth collaboration between utility and elegance. This Longpi casserole is the paragon of a traditional craft in a contemporary form. Longpi is a tiny village in Manipur, a state in North-East India that is known for its black stone pottery. It has a rich black texture and is made by crushing serpentinite weathered rocks - a soft, dark greenish rock along with the earthy clay available in the Longpi village. It is fascinating how artisans make no use of a pottery wheel because the products are wholly shaped by hand with heaps of love! The powdered rock and clay are mixed together, forming a dough which is then fla