Tiipoi Longpi Pottery
Tiipoi works with a small number of artisans, led by master craftsman Khanmung Sasa, to create useful pottery made of river clay and ground stone from Longpi, a remote village in Manipur, India. Each piece is hand built, sun-dried and woodfired, with a burnished surface that forms a natural protective seal ideal for slow cooking.
Longpi pottery is made using an age-old technique unique to just two villages in north-east India. Made by mixing ground black stone with locally found clay, Longpi pieces are hand built, left in the sun to dry out and then woodfired. The burnished finish creates a natural protective seal, whilst characterising Longpi with its deep black patina. Tapers inwards before flaring outwards at the top. Being handmade, each will vary slightly in shape and size.
Always place your Longpi candle holder on a protective surface away from other furnishings and handle with care, as it will get hot. Take caution near open flames and never leave burning candles unattended. The candle holder fits our English Beeswax Stubby Candles.
Details
Hand wash. Clay and stone.
Made in India.
8cm x 5cm.
Each ceramic piece has been thrown or pressed and glazed by hand. Due to the handmade nature, there may be pleasing variations and irregularities in colour, size and shape.
WARNING. Burn within sight. Keep away from things that catch fire. Keep away from children and pets.
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For 25 years, TOAST has championed a slow and considered way of life. We are keenly aware of our impact on people and the planet. We create clothes and home products that are durable - both in their life cycle and in their style - making it possible to use them for many years.
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Free standard delivery on full price orders over £150.
Standard Delivery (3-4 working days): £3
Express Delivery (1-2 working days): £6
Next Working Day Delivery: £8
Before 12pm Next Working Day Delivery: £14
Free returns (subject to our returns policy).
Please refer to our delivery & returns policies for more information.
Social Conscience
For 25 years, TOAST has championed a slow and considered way of life. We are keenly aware of our impact on people and the planet. We create clothes and home products that are durable - both in their life cycle and in their style - making it possible to use them for many years.
Read more about our Social Conscience.
Free standard delivery on full price orders over £150.
Standard Delivery (3-4 working days): £3
Express Delivery (1-2 working days): £6
Next Working Day Delivery: £8
Before 12pm Next Working Day Delivery: £14
Free returns (subject to our returns policy).
Please refer to our delivery & returns policies for more information.
Social Conscience
For 25 years, TOAST has championed a slow and considered way of life. We are keenly aware of our impact on people and the planet. We create clothes and home products that are durable - both in their life cycle and in their style - making it possible to use them for many years.
Read more about our Social Conscience.
Free standard delivery on full price orders over £150.
Standard Delivery (3-4 working days): £3
Express Delivery (1-2 working days): £6
Next Working Day Delivery: £8
Before 12pm Next Working Day Delivery: £14
Free returns (subject to our returns policy).
Please refer to our delivery & returns policies for more information.
Social Conscience
For 25 years, TOAST has championed a slow and considered way of life. We are keenly aware of our impact on people and the planet. We create clothes and home products that are durable - both in their life cycle and in their style - making it possible to use them for many years.
Read more about our Social Conscience.
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The Making of Tiipoi’s Longpi Pottery
In his Bangalore studio, artisan Khanmung Sasa shapes vessels by hand. The distinctive black clay he uses comes from Longpi, a remote village in Manipur. It is gathered by his uncles and cousins, prepared by hand, packed into sacks and driven south, then loaded onto a train that winds across the subcontinent. “It takes about three months just to get the clay,” says Spandana Gopal, founder of design studio Tiipoi.
Khanmung has pottery in his blood. “His father is a potter, and his grandfather was a known Longpi potter,” Spandana explains. He builds each piece using techniques passed down through his family, while three women from the surrounding neighbourhood finish and burnish the pots by hand.