Ethical and Fair Trade Practices
Graamyam products are co-created by a small group of craft people and an in-house design team who share a vision of ethical business practices.
We ensure that the artisan communities making our handcrafted products are fairly compensated and acknowledged. We consciously adopt sustainable practices and reduce waste in our business processes, thus reducing negative environmental impacts.
Anupamam Vase
$950.00
This product is handmade and each piece is unique! Due to the differences in displays of computers/laptops/phones, the colors on the product you receive may vary marginally from the colors seen on our website.
Before you make its debut, soak Terracotta overnight so it’s good to go. Wash it with a mild detergent. It doesn’t like abrasives. Dry it off completely before storing.
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Description
A lot of care has gone into creation of this vase. Since the neck is narrow, finishing of the inside had to be done step by step, as the the vase achieves height step by step. Someone asked Vijayakumari, our lead potter, to add a coat of glaze inside to reduce work and ensure a better finish. She refused to add any artificial materials to the crafts she make, and she prefers to finish the vase polishing by hand. The value and principles a true artisan attach to their craft is simply astounding. The vase may look simple. But, they are priceless and incomparable crafts! Anupamam!
Additional information
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
|---|---|
| Color | Natural Terracotta Brown |
| Community | |
| Material | Terracota |
| Size | Mouth dia – 75mm, Height – 250mm, Large dia – 160mm, Base dia – 110mm |
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