04 Aug 2015 Stoneware Pottery of America

The list of world handicrafts is really long and we’re are not aware of. all of them The list of looks somewhat like: Agateware, Basalt,  Bisque, Bone China, Cauliflower Ware, Cream Ware,  Delft, Earthenware, Flambe, Hard Paste Porcelain, Ironstone,  Jackfield, Jasper,  Lusterware,  Majolica, Marbled,  Parian, Pate-sur-Pate, Pearl Ware, Porcelain,  Redware , Salt glaze, Slipware, Snowman-porcelain, Soft Paste Porcelain, Spatter Ware, Staffordshire Figures, Stoneware, Tortoiseshell and Transfer ware.

Amongst all these we will tell you about Stoneware pottery today.

What is Stoneware pottery?

Stoneware is a vitreous or semi-vitreous ceramic made primarily from stoneware clay or non-refractory fire clay. Stoneware is fired at high temperatures. It is non-porous;it may or may not be glazed for design purpose. It differs from porcelain because it is more opaque, and normally only partially vitrified.

Designer Ceramic Wine Chiller

The earliest examples of stoneware have been dated to 1900 BC in the Indus Valley Civilization. An industry of a nearly industrial-scale mass-production of stoneware bangles flourished in the Indus Valley throughout the civilization’s Mature Period (2600-1900 BC). Another early example of stoneware has been found in China, naturally as an extension of higher temperatures achieved from early development of reduction firing. From the various definitions of high-fired ceramics, it is agreed that the earliest stoneware is encountered in the late Shang dynasty in China, with large quantities in production by the Han dynasty.

Ceramic Snack Bowl

Stoneware pottery has been well adapted in the modern day usage as well. They come in wide variety of shapes, sizes and utilitarian wares. You can find right from candle holder, to serving bowls, to yarn bowl, all made of stoneware. All of them are hand crafted and glazed to perfection.

In our times, the modern handicraft industries have adapted the material in modern design for interior and exterior decoration items. Craft Montaz has a unique collection of stoneware crafts and home design accessory for you. Check them out.

Pushpita is a freelance writer on world handicrafts and lifestyle. Pushpita holds a Masters in English literature and is a rich media professional.