Garden Pond & Aquatic Supplies

Cretan Terracotta Stamni Pot

Cretan Pots are exceptional quality and have great durability, these are traditional Cretan pots imported from Minoan Island. Our stunning range of Cretan terracotta garden pots/urns feature the sensual styles and unique colouration achieved by the islands ancient Minoan potters. Both eye-catching and imposing it is the ornamental garden urns that have the strongest link with the islands Minoan tradition, as it is these items that replicate the large storage pots of ancient Greece.

All of our garden planters are hand thrown on a wooden wheel using the ‘coil’ method. Each garden planter is produced in 7 inch stages, which are left to dry prior to adding another coil of clay. Requiring a high level of experience, production of these terracotta garden pots & urns is a pain staking process, with some of the large planters taking up to 5 days to complete!

 Once utilitarian, the shapes now provide a focal point in many gardens, home, office, hotel or shopping area. Many are still made to the same designs used by the Minoans 4000 years ago. The pots are crafted with a wide range of styles and sizes.

Height:

25cm tall