A tomato shaped potA terracotta doll is quite a common scene in any Indian household. This is being aesthetically unique and durable, thus providing a meaningful, sustainable and scalable employment for the potter and his family as well.”She adds about how people are perceiving the concept, “The response is positive. Other plants are made of plastics or resins which are chemicals. But, what’s not common about using this form of clay, is using them for the purpose of plantation.
It is something that one can cherish for a long time without causing any adverse impact on our environment or our health,” she concludes. Over the time, the molecules of these materials gradually start mixing with the soil which later impacts the plants adversely.“Our range of terracotta products comprises of pots and sculptures that are made in various colorful and beautiful shapes of animals and birds, water bodies, hangings, and danglers.Gifting a terracotta pot often serves as a decor item for your living space.Talking about how the market has been for this terracotta pottery line in Delhi, Harpreet says, “At present, the market in Delhi is good enough and both household and corporates are receptive induction aluminum pots to the eco-friendly terracotta pots. People are opting for this concept not just for their homes but also considering it as a gifting option that will be appreciated by the recipient and benefit nature.
A pot with frogs can be a good decorEach pot and planters are ideated by Harpreet Ahluwalia, who also supervises the entire process and personally takes care of the colour, design, and texture and mud quality for the same. And sharing her experience of creating something that is unique in every true sense, the entrepreneur shares, “Terracotta pots are hand-made on the wheels by the potters and later is glazed and then fired.With time, their environmental consciousness is likely to grow and they will definitely move from plastic pots to terracotta pots which are biodegradable and breathing pots.