12 Cool Terracotta Kitchenware Options To Invest In This Year

If geeli meti always made you nostalgic, this chic water bottle is our coolest find that might interest you as well. If we were to describe this product in three words it would be - modern meets traditional. And it’s one of the finest examples of using modern innovations to bring back our core and ancient roots into our homes. With a rustic wooden lid and an all-black body - this water bottle is ideal for daily home use. It can carry 800 ml of water and surely keeps it naturally cool!

This platter from TheHandicraftian is bound to add so much character to any table it is placed on! It's two in one, so you can use it to slow cook your pizza to perfection and/or use it as serve ware. Handmade, all of The Handicraftian's products are functional with a bit of quirk, and can handle hot temperatures well. Just wash gently with mild soap. 

Clay utensils in general are super healthy for both health and lifestyle. This particular brand is bringing traditional kitchenware in today’s time with a contemporary twist. Green Heirloom's clay pot is super functional and can be used for storage as it comes with a lid. Making a purchase from Green Heirloom will not only ensure getting hands-on quality kitchenware but also ensure that you shop consciously. Oh, and what's wonderful is that you can place this over your gas flame directly while cooking - it adds a great, earthy flavour that only comes with cooking in a terracotta vessel. 

This set of earthenware microwave-safe bowl set from New Basics is perfect for serving everything from dal to sabzi and in between. You get four bowls in varying sizes with the smallest one perfect for serving dal while the biggest one can be used to serve salad and rice.

With this one by Mittihub Crafts you're not only using an eco-friendly product but also saving on electricity. How you, ask? Well, terracotta is porous in nature and keeps water naturally cool. The earthen clay also helps balance the pH scale because of its alkaline nature. Also, can we talk about how cool is the shape of this particular jug, definitely something hatke.

These coffee mugs from Nappa Dori are inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It is designed for coffee lovers and in such a way that they are functional yet blended with natural elements. You’ll adore their unique, minimalist look and the fact that they are handcrafted. As opposed to most handcrafted pieces, these are microwave and dishwasher safe. 

Indie kitchenware is back in trend and we have to recommend to you this Handi to serve your next meal. This one is microwave friendly, so ideal for anything that requires reheating. Rivaayat is an initiative started by students of Shri Ram College of Commerce Delhi to help promote individual artisans by empowering them and making them entrepreneurs. So, while you serve your veggies in this, you are actually helping an artist become independent. Cool product, and cool initiative, right? 

Mitti, clay, mud - whatever you know it as is well known for cooling things down. What better way to jeep water cool than in an earthen pot? If your kitchen is colourful, then this colourful matka from Mitticool fits right in. Clay also is alkaline, naturally neutralising water (slightly alkaline water is good for the gut too). Don’t worry, this one comes with a tap, so it’s more like a dispenser than an actual pot of water, but you can use it however you like. In fact, Mitticool’s entire range is clay-based and durable. 

This unniappam pan from Green Heirloom is perfect for making curries as well as unniappams  (a type of snack from Kerala). It’s seasoned and made from clay and is a better alternative to non-stick dishes. It’s easy to use and maintain and lasts relatively long too. Plus, for INR 900 it’s a steal!

If you love the terracotta aesthetic, feel free to pick up this entire dinner set that has serve ware and tableware. Ideal for those who like the inherently earthy quality of terracotta, this comes with a pair of dinner and quarter plates, glasses, cutlery, bowls, and a serving bowl too. If you’re looking to gift something thoughtful yet cool to a newlywed, this would be it!

All curd lovers know the difference between great curd and meh curd. Because of the unique properties of terracotta, curd set in a container made of the same is said to be some of the best. This setter by Ellementry will ensure you enjoy thick, rich curd. Why? Terracotta is alkaline, porous, a great material to allow active fermentation (while absorbing extra liquid!), and will keep it cool long after it’s ready. This one comes with a wooden lid, so if it’s the earthy aesthetic you seek, then this is just the utensil for your kitchen!

An ode to this kitchen essential from the Stone Ages, The Purple Turtle has a lovely terracotta ceramic mortar that comes with a wooden pestle. Now we’re not necessarily saying go grind chutney (but we encourage it!), but it’s great to even use for some basil to go in pasta, to crush some garlic or spices, without needing the electric grinders. We even suggest you serve the basil or a sauce you make in this mortar, straight onto the table for some rustic charm.

With inputs from Sreepathy, Ahalya, Aakansha, Heba and Shaili