Milk ceramics 16х25 (КМ 01-06)

Internet store «Zgarda» offers wide range of ceramic handcrafts that are made according to ancient technique of milk burning.

The milk burning of clay is not used for making the handcraft beautiful brown color and slightly glossy shine. It is made only with practical purpose. Ceramic clay of the handcraft is burned in the mud stove with firewood but doesn’t lose its porosity under these circumstances, which is not desirable, because the handcraft will be pervious. To prevent this pottery masters use technique of milk burning. It is an old technology that came to us from ancient times. Out from the hot oven the handcraft is dropped into the milk, where the vessel absorbs milk and becomes very compact and waterproof. Also the clay tinctures an uncommon taste to the food which is stored in such dishes.  

Ceramic bottle (16х25 сm) «КМ 01-06» is a hand work of 2 L capacity, made of the special sort of clay. It is designed for storage water, milk or other drinks. Before the burning process masters usually decorate their handcrafts with ornaments. This kind of ornaments is unique and typical for different regions, where ceramics are made.