Blackstone Jug

The exquisitely handcrafted black stone jug is made from weathered rock and serpentine rock which according to locals are available at Longpi ( Manipur ) alone. The two rocks are crushed to a powder and mixed with water in the ratio of 5:3 to form a clay-like consistency. The dull-brown mixture is kneaded the entire day and flattened on a wooden board for the initial slab work.

Once the shaped clay has dried and is hard enough, it is taken to an open bonfire and heated for 5 to 7 hours at temperatures over 1200 degrees centigrade. The pottery is taken out when still hot and scrubbed with a local leaf known as the machee, giving it a smooth finish and nice shine.

100% biodegradable and are microwave safe.