Description
ECOLOGICAL HANDMADE MANUFACTURING BOTIJO
The most typical traditional piece of Spanish culture is, without a doubt, and depending on the area where we are, the boteja, bucaro or pitcher or by its better known name: botijo.
El clay jug It is a symbol, a 100% Spanish product, ecological and respectful with the environment.
Handcrafted, the handmade jug It has a dual use. On the one hand, it provides and maintains fresh water thanks to the porosity of the material, while decorating any place as it is a traditional piece of pottery.
Un artisan jug After filtering the water through the mud and cooling its interior, it perspires so it is recommended to place a container underneath.
A clay jug requires a 4-day curing process.
HOW TO "CURE A BOTIGE" BEFORE ITS FIRST USE.
- The first day, fill the jug with water and let it rest for a few hours so that the water filters well.
- For the next three days, fill and empty 3 times a day.
In this way, we would eliminate the muddy flavor that the water would initially have and we could begin to enjoy healthy and fresh water. And of course, ecological.
Keep the water cool on hot days with a handmade clay jug It is simple, economical and ecological, in addition to helping to continue a tradition that is very ours, which should not be lost. Without forgetting, what our grandparents said, the better the water comes out of the jug the more you use the jug.
Being a handmade product by potters presents the typical irregularities of artisan manufacture and the measurements provided are approximate. The tone of the jug varies depending on the position inside the oven, it can go from a more tan to a whiter tone.
Sizes:
- Width: 20 cm (botijo belly).
- Height: 30 cm (counting the handle).
Capacity: 4 liters.
FEATURES
- Clay jug 100% handmade.
- Double use, for consumption and decoration.
- Keeps water cool on hot days.
- Decorate your home with a traditional piece.
- You need to cure the jug.
- Healing mode: change the water 3 times a day for 4 days.
- Available in 2,5L (17x20cm) and 3,5L (22x24cm)
- Hand-made.
CONTENT
- 1 unit.
