Pottery in Russia originated in the prehistoric era, and during the excavations, archaeologists still find a variety of pots, jugs, pans, pots and other handmade utensils. Later, with the appearance of the potter's wheel, the pottery began to be used widely.
The following basic properties and features of dishes from clay explain the secret to its popularity:
- The pottery is beautiful, varied and fits to almost any interior;
- Clay is a natural material, it does not react with food, does not have its own odor, environmentally friendly and safe;
- Ceramic tableware has a completely unique heat-conducting properties, it easily absorbs the heat and reluctantly gives it back due to what the food is being prepared in its own juice, acquiring richness and extraordinary taste. Everyone knows that the soup from the pot, cooked in Russian oven — is a delicacy even for those who hate soups and cabbage.
- Pottery is suitable for cooking in all conditions: you can put the pots in a Russian stove, in the oven or in the microwave — the food will turn out tasty and dishes are not spoiled.
- In addition, the pottery dishes are dietary due to the special material structure there is no need to add oil in the food, and all the necessary and useful vitamins and minerals are preserved as much as possible while cooking in ceramic ware.
- Pottery is easy to clean, odorless and is perfect not only for cooking but also for the storage of friable products: flour, sugar, cereals etc., or dry vegetables: onions, garlic, etc.
- Products made of clay always have a decent view and create comfort in the house. They are nice and easy to cook with.
At this time pottery workshop arose with their "corporate" brands. Products of each workshop differ from each other in shape, size and baking technology. Pottery in those days was the most honorable and important craft, which was constantly developed and improved. However, later on other materials partly replaced pottery, such as tin, silver, and later plastic.
But the story is known to develop in a spiral, and in this age of nanotechnology people again began to feel an interest in pottery. Products of modern potters still cause delight and admiration, and the demand for hand-made pottery is constantly growing.
