From clay comes crockery or earthenware. Since it has not been fired to the point of vitrification, a glass like state, it is slightly porous. The crockery is made waterproof by the application of a layer of liquid clay mixture prior to the second firing. It gets its color of red, buff or brown coming from clay found in the ground.
The word croc dates back to around 1000 AD by written record. It was created into vessels for beer around 4000 BC. Old English defined earthenware or crockery as potter. Vessels such as jars, jugs, pitchers and pots were produced. Painted earthenware was produced by most of the Ancient Medieval, Middle Eastern and European.
Many different cultures used earthenware or crockery. Egyptians drank beer from earthenware vessels while building the pyramids. Crockery was used by virtually every culture on earth. Today it has many uses and remains very much in demand. It has derived from its early uses to include plates, various tableware and servers.
Crockery, earthenware still maintains its popularity today, and it sought after by many collectors. In some cases it can be very valuable. The customary colors of ancient times have survived, but other colors are now also being produced. Yet it has survived some of its ancient characteristics and is produced in various forms and styles to date.
Worldwide you can find earthenware being produced and exported to places around the world. It still remains a part of every culture. You can find it in virtually every home and business establishment in one form or another. It is used outdoors as well as indoors in vases, sculptures and other furnishings.
Its unique character and beauty can be found in many forms. Many useful and decorative are hand crafted by potters and are works of art. Generations hand crockery down and give it as gifts. This revered and desired craft is taught to many as was in ancient times. And is still found in some of its most primitive designs. In ancient times and today there were and are potters and crafters who have created works of art from this very primitive material.
Crockery was extremely useful and needed thousands of years ago, and remains so today. World wide trade and financial stability have come from this global and timeless creation. You can find crockery in some form in every household, be it rich or poor and in many businesses as well. If it not being used in a practical manner it is being used in a decorative manner. It has evolved into many things.
The crock pot is probably one of the most popular of all earthenware creations and is used world wide. It is the ultimate time saver for busy lifestyles an can provide great meals for an entire family virtually on its own. Many people use them to take hot meals or side dishes to gatherings and parties. The come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. And can be purchased at a reasonable price.
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Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer.
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