These pots were inspired by a visit to an orchid collector. She had planted up lots of hand thrown terracotta pots of all shapes and sizes with holes in them to let air circulate around the plants’ roots.

We’ve made three versatile shapes (a vase, bowl and pot - the second image identifies which is which) that you can group together to create a unique orchid display of your own, either freestanding or hanging with chain or twine.

Each design has a raised base to prevent roots sitting in water. A clear glaze inside seals the base and makes it watertight so you can safely use these on indoor surfaces. They can also be used outdoors or in conservatories and greenhouses.

The pots are hand thrown in Turkey by Argun and his son, 3rd and 4th generation potters from the Izmir region on the Aegean coast. Made from local clay they will age to an attractive patina as the salts slowly leach to the surface.

Each pot is fired to 1080°C to make it as frost resistant as possible. However, if using outdoors we would suggest moving them into a sheltered spot in the colder months.

Please note: white specks in the terracotta are lime granules, which occur naturally in raw Turkish clay. Occasionally when pots are fired the clay around them can split out a little, but this won’t compromise the pot’s strength. Lime helps to bind the clay and ultimately makes for a stronger pot. As the pots are hand thrown, the measurements are approximate.

Measurements:
Ø15cm x H15cm (all three designs)