Product Properties
Tibetan Handmade Black Pottery — Wood‑Fired Rimmed Serving Bowl
Product Story
At 3,800 meters above sea level, Tibetan potters still work clay by lantern light.
Each bowl is paddle‑compressed with thousands of rhythmic taps, gradually tightening the wall and driving out air .
During a two‑day pine‑wood firing, drifting juniper smoke seals the surface and writes random silver‑grey flashes into the black clay—no two bowls share the same night‑sky pattern.
Villagers use similar vessels for yak‑butter tea; we shape the rim a touch wider so you can cradle ramen, curry, or a farm‑table salad while feeling a little of the plateau’s quiet strength.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Perfect Solo Size | Ø 7.5 in • 21.2 oz — generous for ramen, curry or salad. |
| Deep Safety Rim | Wide 0.5 in collar frames soups & stews, easy to grip, keeps sauces in. |
| Wood‑Fired Patina | Pine‑smoke firing seals the clay; charcoal‑grey body shows bronze flashes. |
| Thermal Poise | Unglazed wall stores heat, releases slowly—food stays warm longer. |
| Stackable Foot Ring | Flat base nests securely, protects tables from hot spots. |
| Fair‑Trade Kiln | Hand‑coiled & burnished by a Tibetan women’s collective; no lead, no glaze. |
Size & Weight
| Spec | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 190 mm | 7.5 in |
| Height | 60 mm | 2.4 in |
| Weight | 600 g | 21.2 oz |
Use & Care
- Safe: microwave • oven • dishwasher
- Not for: open flame / stovetop
- Initial moisture beads on unglazed underside are normal—disappear after a few uses.
- Hand‑wash or soft‑pad dishwasher cycle; avoid metal scourers.
- Dry fully and store in airy place.
Crafting & Shipping
- Made‑to‑order kiln cycle: 15 – 30 days
- Small in‑stock batches ship ~5 days after QC
- Every piece travels from Tibet to our hub for final inspection & eco‑packing before dispatch.
Quick Specs
- Material – Unglazed high‑iron Tibetan clay, pine‑wood firing
- Best For – soup • curry • pasta • grain bowls • centerpiece fruit dish
Product Metafields (suggested)
| Category | Home & Living › Kitchen & Dining › Dinnerware › Bowls |
| Material | Wood‑fired black pottery |
| Origin | Tibet, PRC |
| Microwave Safe | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Diameter | 7.5 in |
| Height | 2.4 in |
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