Beautiful hand-crafted pieces, with a matte terracotta color, made in Colombia by an indigenous community Tolima. Safe for cooking. In this kind of pots, food is cooked uniformly with little supervision, and flavors are mixed perfectly while nutrients are preserved. The result, a nutritious and delicious food. They hold heat well on the table. Instructions for care: ceramic is a fragile handcraft. It's recommended avoiding putting the hot pot in cold water or any wet surface because this may crack. To preserve its glazed, it's recommended washing it with a soft nonabrasive sponge. Dry it before storage.