{"title":"Signature Collection — Handcrafted Terracotta Water Bottles, Wall Decor, Jewellery \u0026 Home Essentials | Soul Of Soil","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTerracotta has been part of Indian life for thousands of years — and for good reason. It cools water naturally, carries colour beautifully, holds its form for years, and improves with use. At Soul of Soil, we started with a simple belief: that everyday objects should be made better, from better materials, by better hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery piece in our signature collection is handcrafted by artisan potters in Udaipur and across Rajasthan using natural unglazed clay, traditional wheel-throwing techniques, and hand-painting methods passed down across generations. No factories, no synthetic coatings, no shortcuts. What you see here is real terracotta — shaped, fired, painted, and finished entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur collection spans handmade terracotta water bottles that keep water naturally cool and alkaline, wall clocks that double as sculptural art, Indus Valley inspired wall plaques that carry 4,000 years of Indian cultural history, hand-painted clay jewellery, and home decor that brings genuine craft into everyday spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach piece is unique. The slight variations in colour, texture, and surface are not imperfections — they are the signature of the artisan who made it, and the reason no two Soul of Soil pieces are ever exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade in India. Shipped worldwide. Built to work better and last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terracotta-flora-bottle","title":"Terracotta Flora Bottle — Handmade Clay Water Bottle 1000ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePotters in Udaipur have been shaping clay water vessels for well over a thousand years, and this bottle is that same tradition carried forward rather than reinvented. Handcrafted from completely unglazed terracotta, it functions as something closer to a daily wellness ritual than a standard water bottle — a conscious material choice that travels wherever you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural terracotta is microscopically porous in a way no plastic, glass, or stainless steel container can replicate. As water sits inside, small amounts continuously migrate through the walls and evaporate on the outer surface, pulling heat away from what remains inside. The cooling effect is genuinely immediate in warm weather, achieved with zero refrigeration, insulation, or electricity involved anywhere in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond temperature, water stored in this bottle gradually shifts toward mildly alkaline and picks up trace minerals — calcium, magnesium, phosphorus — that leach naturally from the clay itself. This is the actual mechanism behind why Ayurveda, India’s five-thousand-year-old system of natural medicine, has consistently recommended clay-stored water for digestion and overall balance — old, empirical wisdom that modern material science happens to confirm rather than dispute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery bottle is thrown by hand on a traditional wheel in Udaipur, sun-dried in open air, and kiln-fired at high temperature over several days — no moulds, no shortcuts, no machine involved at any stage. The small natural variations in texture, tone, and form across different bottles aren’t imperfections to overlook; they’re direct evidence that an actual person, not a production line, made the one you’re holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Unglazed terracotta, chemical-free, BPA-free, plastic-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Udaipur, Rajasthan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Daily hydration, office desk, yoga and wellness, eco-conscious gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA thousand years of clay water vessels, still doing the job better than plastic ever has.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Flora Rose","offer_id":50806498820343,"sku":"SOS-001","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flora Violet","offer_id":50806498853111,"sku":"SOS-002","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flora Teal","offer_id":50806498885879,"sku":"SOS-003","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_dc249924-6a00-4dcd-a6aa-1a29f8fbd20f.jpg?v=1777210145"},{"product_id":"terra-sahasra-vessel-large-terracotta-planter","title":"Terra Sahasra Vessel — Large Handcrafted Terracotta Planter","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSahasra\u003c\/i\u003e means a thousand in Sanskrit, but the word carries more than a number — it implies abundance, depth, something accumulated slowly that genuinely cannot be rushed. That’s precisely the quality this vessel was named for. It isn’t purchased because a room needs somewhere to put a plant; it’s acquired because a room needs weight, presence, the kind of visual conversation that doesn’t require words to register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-formed and finished by master artisans in Rajasthan in a raw matte white and natural earth tone, the Sahasra Vessel functions as much as sculpture as it does planter. Its generous proportions command attention without demanding it — a specific kind of quiet confidence that only genuinely handmade objects at scale tend to carry. Set a large succulent inside and it becomes a living sculpture. Fill it with a dried arrangement and it becomes a room’s centrepiece. Leave it empty on a plinth and it needs nothing else added to justify the space it occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnderneath that visual presence, the practical performance is quietly excellent — the porous terracotta body keeps soil aerated and roots genuinely healthy, regulating moisture naturally in a way that prevents the root rot common in sealed, glazed alternatives. Every subtle shift in the matte white finish traces back to the firing process itself, which means no two vessels ever come out identical — not a flaw, but closer to a fingerprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandcrafted in Rajasthan, never mass-produced, and built specifically for people willing to be patient enough to wait for a piece this substantial to be made properly rather than quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Premium natural terracotta, hand-formed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by master artisan potters in Rajasthan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrainage\u003c\/b\u003e — Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Large succulents, dried floral arrangements, sculptural décor, statement pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA thousand, in Sanskrit — and a reminder that real abundance is never rushed.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50622201626871,"sku":"SOS-011","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_7d7bd99d-d736-4e66-a3fd-0ad39a0eec5a.jpg?v=1777210753"},{"product_id":"clay-and-coal-2-terracotta-ash-tray","title":"Clay \u0026 Coal 2.0 — Handcrafted Terracotta Ash Tray","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome objects don’t try to be more than they actually are, and that restraint is exactly what makes them work. This refined version of the original Clay \u0026amp; Coal ash tray carries a deep, charcoal-influenced look that comes entirely from the natural chemistry between clay and high-temperature fire — no pigment, no applied paint, nothing artificial layered on top of the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShaped by the same Rajasthan artisans who developed the original piece, this version brings improved depth of form and a more considered sense of balance — a profile that sits with slightly more authority on a desk or table without losing any of the raw, honest character that made the first version worth building on in the first place. It’s a functional object that earns its place through actual craft rather than decorative flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTerracotta’s natural heat tolerance isn’t an engineered feature — it’s simply a consequence of what the material already is, having been forged in a kiln fire that runs far hotter than anything a lit cigarette or incense stick could produce. It won’t stain, warp, or degrade from ash contact the way some materials do; if anything, it improves with regular use, the dark fired finish deepening in character the more it actually gets handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt for desks and tables that value genuine substance over surface-level polish — functional, unmistakably raw, and honest about exactly what it’s made from and how it was finished. It also works well outside its obvious ashtray role, holding small trinkets, keys, or loose change just as easily, which extends its usefulness for anyone who doesn’t smoke but still appreciates a well-made small catch-all dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta, dark fired finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeat resistance\u003c\/b\u003e — Naturally heat-tolerant, safe for ash and embers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Ash tray, decorative bowl, trinket holder, desk accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe refined version of an idea that didn’t need much refining.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50622431789303,"sku":"SOS-015","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_0d8537ea-e090-4fc9-bc38-2acb01bf8500.jpg?v=1777211164"},{"product_id":"mono-pot-large-handcrafted-terracotta-water-pot","title":"Mono Pot — Large Handcrafted Terracotta Water Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome objects need styling and context to make sense in a room. The Mono Pot doesn’t ask for any of that — it just needs floor or counter space, and it does the rest of the work on its own. This large hand-formed terracotta water pot carries a quiet, singular presence, the kind of piece where the craft itself is the entire statement rather than any applied decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShaping clay at this scale is a genuinely different undertaking than a standard-sized pot — it takes considerably longer to build, dry, and fire, and the clay’s behaviour inside the kiln becomes harder to predict as the piece grows larger. Master artisans in Rajasthan working with techniques refined over generations are the ones who can reliably navigate that unpredictability, and even then, not every firing produces a pot that survives intact. The ones that do earn their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFill it with fresh water and it performs exactly as clay vessels have for centuries — the porous walls cool water gradually through evaporation, keeping it genuinely pleasant to drink without refrigeration or filtration. Positioned in a kitchen, dining space, or verandah, its matte, completely unglazed surface grounds whatever room it sits in with a warmth that only handmade material seems to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a limited piece by nature rather than by marketing — production is genuinely capped by how many large-format pots survive the kiln in any given batch, which makes owning one less about acquiring an object and more about catching one that made it through. The stainless steel tap fitted at the base is a practical concession to daily use, letting the pot function as an actual working water source rather than a purely decorative vessel too precious to touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Premium natural terracotta with stainless steel tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by master artisan potters in Rajasthan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Home water storage, kitchens, dining spaces, hospitality décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot every firing survives at this scale. 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This hand-thrown clay teapot brings that older tradition into a fully functional contemporary shape — hand-engraved with delicate line and cross motifs across the body and lid, fitted with a proper pouring spout, a lid knob, and a loop handle sized for comfortable everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClay interacts with steeping tea differently than metal or glass does. The slight porosity in the fired clay tends to soften the sharper bitterness that stronger teas can develop, and because fired terracotta holds heat more gradually than thin ceramic, a pot of tea brewed in it tends to stay at a genuinely drinkable temperature for longer without needing a cosy or a reheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe engraved pattern — radiating lines and cross forms worked into the surface before firing — isn’t purely decorative either. It’s what separates this from a plain utilitarian pot, giving it enough visual richness to sit out on a counter or table between uses rather than needing to be tucked away. The hand-thrown form carries real weight and balance in the hand, built to actually be picked up and used rather than displayed and admired from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt roughly 600–700ml capacity, it suits a couple of full cups per steep — practical for daily use, and distinctive enough as an object that it makes a genuinely considered gift for anyone who takes their tea seriously. The spout is shaped specifically to pour cleanly without dribbling down the side, a small functional detail that separates a genuinely usable teapot from one that only looks good sitting still on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, hand-thrown, hand-engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity\u003c\/b\u003e — Approximately 600–700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Herbal tea, green tea, chai, gifting, display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eRitual, held in a shape the hands remember.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704297361655,"sku":"SOS-030","price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_5ec55c6e-09f1-48e5-be00-c1db46bd1404.jpg?v=1777209276"},{"product_id":"terracotta-drop-earrings-geometric-star-clay-disc-yellow-bead","title":"Terracotta Drop Earrings — Geometric Star Clay Disc with Yellow Bead Drop","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEight-pointed stars turn up constantly in Indian tile work and rangoli patterns — two overlapping squares creating a shape that’s been satisfying to look at across enough centuries and enough regions that it’s basically a design constant at this point. This earring takes that motif and paints it, freehand, directly onto a black clay disc, alternating pink and teal across each triangular point until the whole star fills the circle edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorking on black clay rather than natural terracotta orange changes what the paint can do — the pink and teal read brighter and sharper against a dark ground than they would against warm clay, closer to how the same colours would pop on a black tile than on unglazed pottery. Fine radiating lines etched into the background add texture without competing with the star itself, and a small yellow bead hangs below the disc, tying the cooler pink-teal palette back to something warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause the star is drawn freehand rather than stencilled, the exact angle of each point shifts slightly from one earring to the next — close enough to read as matched from normal distance, different enough up close that no two pairs are painting the identical star. Despite the visual weight of a full geometric composition covering the disc, the finished earring stays genuinely light once fired, comfortable enough for a full day without ear fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest suited to someone who wants jewellery that reads as clearly considered rather than generic — the geometric precision paired with visibly handmade imperfection is a combination that’s hard to fake with anything mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Black-fired terracotta clay, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotif\u003c\/b\u003e — Eight-pointed star, pink and teal on black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccent\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-painted yellow bead drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Statement styling, ethnic wear, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA star with eight points, drawn freehand, never quite the same twice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704929521911,"sku":"SOS-038","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-1_6e1820e9-99b5-43b0-98f2-f1880b8b1855.jpg?v=1777231698"},{"product_id":"terracotta-drop-earrings-filigree-carved-clay-disc-gold-hooks","title":"Terracotta Drop Earrings — Filigree Carved Clay Disc with Gold Hooks","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFiligree work usually means metal — fine wire twisted and soldered into lace-like patterns. Translating that visual language into clay is a genuinely different technical problem, and this pair solves it convincingly. A large round disc, carved while the clay is still soft with swirling arabesques, spirals, and vine-like lines, then finished by hand so colour settles unevenly into the grooves versus the raised surface — the same depth effect that makes old worked metal look aged and valuable rather than flat and new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe carving has to happen before firing, which raises the stakes on every cut — there’s no correcting a slipped line once the clay hardens, so each spiral has to be right the first time. That pressure shows up as precision in the finished piece: consistent depth, confident curves, a pattern that reads as intentional rather than decorative filler. Once fired, hand-applied colour settles into the carved channels, catching light differently depending on the angle, which is most of what gives it that antique-metalwork illusion despite being entirely clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScaled generously — large enough to actually register as a statement earring from across a room, balanced enough in weight that it doesn’t drag on the ear through a full evening. Gold-toned hooks warm up the earthy clay tone rather than competing with it, and because every disc is hand-finished individually, no two pairs carry quite the same pattern density or colour settling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the kind of earring that tends to draw a direct question — where did you get these — more reliably than most jewellery in a casual collection, which makes it a strong pick either for yourself or as a gift for someone who already has plenty of standard jewellery and wants something genuinely made rather than manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-carved filigree with hand-applied contrast tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e — Gold-toned fish-hook wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Statement styling, festive wear, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eF\u003cstrong\u003eiligree usually means metal. 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This one is different by construction: hand-formed from natural terracotta clay, with hand-raised Roman numerals arranged around a central sunburst motif, giving it a design language that reads as ancient and current at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBurnt-orange terracotta does something painted wood, metal, or plastic can’t manage — it absorbs and reflects light differently depending on the time of day, so the clock has a genuinely living presence on the wall rather than a static, flat one. The raised numerals add a layer of dimensional shadow that a flat printed number never achieves, visible even from across a room in the right light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSlim black hands provide sharp, legible contrast against the warm clay tone, so despite the ornamentation the actual function — reading the time at a glance from across a room — never gets sacrificed for the sake of the design. A silent quartz movement keeps things quiet, battery-operated with no audible ticking to interrupt a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVersatile enough to work in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, hallway, or office without looking out of place in any of them, which is more range than most decorative clocks actually manage. Makes a genuinely distinctive housewarming or wedding gift — the kind of object that signals actual thought went into the choice rather than a last-minute pick. The sunburst at the centre also ties back to a much older visual habit in Indian design of placing the sun at the middle of a composition, a small nod that most people register subconsciously even without knowing the specific reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, hand-formed, kiln-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotif\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-raised Roman numerals with central sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e — Silent quartz, battery-run (1 AA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, offices, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNumerals raised by hand, around a sun that never sets.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50705135108343,"sku":"SOS-041","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2.jpg?v=1776953625"},{"product_id":"terracotta-geometric-wall-clock-curved-square-arc-dot-11-inch","title":"Terracotta Geometric Wall Clock — Curved Square with Arc \u0026 Dot Pattern","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe silhouette alone gets a reaction before anyone notices the carving. Instead of the round, square, or rectangular shape most clocks default to, this one uses a concave-edged square — four sides that curve gently inward, creating an outline unlike almost anything else you’d hang on a wall. It reads as sculpture first, timepiece second, and that ordering is intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce you’re close enough to see the surface detail, the face carries a bold arrangement of sweeping arcs converging toward a central dotted circle — a composition that nods to Indian mandala traditions without copying one directly, filtered instead through a cleaner, more contemporary geometric approach. The arcs radiate inward from each corner, creating a genuine sense of visual pull toward the centre where the hands sit. Ringing that central circle is a band of individually hand-pressed dots, each one pushed into the clay by hand before firing — a level of texture no machine-stamped clock face can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFitted with a silent quartz movement, so despite the visual drama there’s zero ticking noise to compete with the design. The whole piece is handmade from natural clay, meaning the exact curve of the concave edges carries small variations from one clock to the next — genuine evidence of hand-forming rather than mould-casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorks best as a deliberate focal point rather than a background object — a dining wall, a studio, or a living room that can handle a clock this visually assertive without it feeling out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, hand-formed, kiln-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForm\u003c\/b\u003e — Concave-edged square silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotif\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-carved arcs with a hand-pressed dotted centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e — Silent quartz, battery-run (1 AA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Living rooms, dining spaces, studios, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA clock shaped like nothing else you own — before it even tells you the time.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50705307140343,"sku":"SOS-043","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_0a6caa7f-14a0-4d2f-8afa-7bfa8f66df92.jpg?v=1777207898"},{"product_id":"terracotta-twin-deer-wall-plaque-framed-folk-art-relief","title":"Terracotta Twin Deer Wall Plaque — Framed Indian Folk Art Relief","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLong before Mughal painting or Rajput miniatures gave Indian art the forms most people recognise today, artisans were already carving animals and trees into clay, stone, and wood — working out humanity’s relationship to the natural world through whatever material was at hand. This plaque sits in that older lineage: two deer facing each other in mirrored symmetry beneath a full, leafy tree of life, carved in expressive low relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSymmetrical compositions like this one carry a specific kind of visual calm that asymmetrical pieces don’t — the eye doesn’t have to work to balance the image, so the whole thing reads as settled rather than dynamic. That makes it genuinely flexible in terms of where it works: a meditation corner benefits from that calm the same way a busy living room does, just for different reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePaired deer beneath a tree is one of the oldest recurring images in Indian visual culture, showing up across regions and centuries in slightly different forms but always carrying roughly the same idea — companionship, shelter, a kind of settled coexistence with the natural world. Rendering it in warm honey-toned terracotta rather than paint or metal keeps that meaning grounded in genuinely earthy material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSet against a silver-textured backing in a clean black frame, this reads as comfortably in a boho-leaning room as it does in a stripped-back Scandi-style space — the carving supplies enough warmth that it doesn’t need a particular aesthetic to make sense in. Hand-carved, ready to hang, and a solid gift choice for anyone who gravitates toward nature-themed art or Indian craft heritage specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Unglazed natural terracotta clay, hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotif\u003c\/b\u003e — Twin deer beneath a tree of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrame\u003c\/b\u003e — Black frame, silver-grey textured backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Living rooms, bedrooms, meditation spaces, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo deer, one tree, and the kind of calm that comes from perfect symmetry.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50706818105591,"sku":"SOS-048","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_6d4163d3-4aab-4665-816b-7520202b8233.jpg?v=1777209918"},{"product_id":"terracotta-elephant-seal-wall-plaque-framed-clay-folk-art","title":"Terracotta Elephant Seal Wall Plaque — Framed Clay Folk Art Relief","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s a difference between visual strength that comes from piling on detail and visual strength that comes from cutting everything unnecessary away. This plaque sits firmly in the second camp. A single elephant, rendered in bold, simplified relief, fills nearly the entire face — no background clutter, no secondary imagery — ringed by a border of geometric symbols echoing the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation, a writing system nobody has managed to decode in over a century of trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompared to the more ornamented elephant pieces elsewhere in the collection, this one reads as deliberately graphic rather than decorative — closer to a logo than a painting, in the best sense. That’s actually closer to how the original seals worked: ancient engravers cutting into stone or clay at a scale where every line had to earn its place, since there was no room for anything extraneous. The confidence in this piece comes from restraint, not embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMounted against a textured silver-grey backing inside a clean black frame, it reads less like a piece of art you bought and more like an archaeological fragment somebody happened to preserve well. That distinction matters for how it sits in a room — it doesn’t compete with other art the way a busier piece would, which makes it a strong choice for a gallery wall or a space that already has a lot going on visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarved entirely by hand by artisans working in natural clay, with no assembly needed once it arrives — hang it and it’s done. Between the historical reference and the graphic boldness, it tends to land well as a gift for architects, designers, and anyone whose taste runs toward pieces with a story behind the aesthetics rather than pattern for pattern’s sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Unglazed natural terracotta clay, hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference point\u003c\/b\u003e — Indus Valley elephant seals, roughly 2600–1900 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrame\u003c\/b\u003e — Black wood frame, silver-grey textured backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Living rooms, studios, galleries, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne animal, one border, nothing extra — and that’s exactly the point.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50706922307831,"sku":"SOS-050","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_385b0539-aeb2-402c-a521-ed724ae2dbf7.jpg?v=1777209774"},{"product_id":"terracotta-dining-set-handcrafted-clay-thali-bowls-glass-spoon","title":"Handcrafted Terracotta Dining Set — Clay Dinner Plate Set with Bowls, Cup \u0026 Spoon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s a reason older generations across India still reach for clay over steel when they want food to taste the way it’s supposed to. Unglazed terracotta holds heat differently than metal or ceramic — food stays warmer at the table longer, and the trace minerals naturally present in the clay come through in flavor in a way plastic and stainless steel simply can’t replicate. This isn’t a nostalgia piece; it’s the same logic that’s kept clay dining vessels in continuous use across the subcontinent for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe set covers a full meal: one large thali plate, two bigger katoris plus one smaller one, a straight-sided glass, and a hand-shaped spoon. Every piece is wheel-thrown by potters working in Rajasthan, fired without any chemical glaze or synthetic coating — what touches the food is unmodified clay, nothing layered on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond function, the burnt-orange tone of natural terracotta genuinely elevates how food looks on the table — it photographs better than white ceramic, and unlike most dinnerware, it actually improves in character the more it’s used, developing a deeper tone and patina over years of meals. It also scales well for how people actually eat day to day — the two larger katoris handle dal or sabzi, the smaller one works for chutney or a side, and the whole set stacks compactly enough that it doesn’t demand a dedicated shelf the way some dinnerware sets do. The straight-sided glass rounds things out nicely too — its shape keeps it stable on a table full of other pieces, and the same porous clay that regulates food temperature does something similar for water, keeping it a touch cooler than room temperature without any refrigeration involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Unglazed terracotta clay, food-safe, chemical-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One thali plate, two large katoris, one small katori, one glass, one spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Daily meals, festive dining, gifting, restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDal, rice, roti, water — the whole meal, served the way it’s been served for centuries.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50758573818103,"sku":"SOS-053","price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_c223794e-8132-47df-a515-619b45a4109e.jpg?v=1777225150"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.soulofsoil.art\/en-ca\/collections\/signature.oembed","provider":"Soul Of Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}