Modern Artisans: American Handmade Terra Cotta Pottery Kitchen Canister with Pewter Spoon Scoop
Modern Artisans: American Handmade Terra Cotta Pottery Kitchen Canister with Pewter Spoon Scoop
Elevate your kitchen with this exquisite, handcrafted terra cotta canister. Blending ancient tradition with modern style, it's a functional work of art.
Key Benefits:
American Craftsmanship: Meticulously handmade in the USA by skilled artisans.
Durable and Safe: High-fired lead-free glaze ensures long-lasting beauty and food safety.
Versatile Storage: Perfect for coffee, sugar, or any dry goods.
Included Pewter Scoop: A stylish and practical addition for effortless dispensing.
Charming Design: Hand-painted olive branch motif adds a touch of Mediterranean elegance.
This canister isn't just a kitchen essential; it's a conversation starter. Experience the warmth and character of terra cotta in your home.
ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
Sustainable Features
Price Point
Estimated Life Expectancy
What We'd Like to See Improved
- Terra cotta pottery has been a favorite in the kitchen for 10,000 years. Today, our potters still build timeless functional works from the durable clay with a contemporary style
- Made by hand in the USA, the canister is painted with multiple underglazes and provided with a durable lead-free glaze before being kiln-fired to 2000 degrees for a strong, permanent finish. With a warm tan background and lovely, hand-painted olive branch, the Mediterranean motif combines contemporary styling with old world charm
- Canister is Ideal for storing coffee, sugar, seeds, and more; Includes scooping scoop (1 tbsp volume), cast in solid pewter in the USA
- Measures 8.75"H x 4.5"W; Dishwasher safe; lead free and cadmium free
Coordinating olive branch spoon rest, tray, pie plate, bowl, and cruet set also available
BrandModern ArtisansColorTanMaterialCeramicMaterial Featurelead freeCapacity2.3 Pounds
ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- When your coffee, sugar, or tea canisters reach their end of life, consider this cannister
- Make sure you find a spot to display this piece as its aesthetic appeal brings joy to the kitchen
- Will not emit microplastics at end of life
EMBRACE
- This stoneware container has been tested for heavy metals
- The piece is handmade in the USA - each piece is unique≈
- The cannister comes with a handsome pewter spoon
- Very aesthetically pleasing
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic Food Storage Cannister
AVOID
- Plastic kitchen canisters wear out - often the lid mechanism or gasket fail
- Dishwashing the cannister will often cause some warping and scratch damage
- Will inevitably wear out and end up in landfill
- Plastic is rarely recycled, and this cannister will emit microplastics into waterways
Noteworthy Product Attributes
A handsome stoneware cannister made in the USA. A statement piece that brings joy to the home
Overall Sustainability Score - 90 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) - Made close to the target market
Distribution (Score - 10/10) - Made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 5/10) - The cost of an artisan cannister is roughly 7X that of a plastic cannister
Packaging (Score - 10/10) - Comes in a paperboard and cardboard box
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Aesthetically pleasing with a well-designed pewter spoon and holder
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will likely last a lifetime with proper care
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Extremely aesthetically pleasing - unique
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Perfect for loose tea, coffee, and sugar. Tested to be free of heavy metals in stoneware
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Will not emit any microplastics at the end of its useful life
Recycling (Score - 5/10) - Cannot be recycled in most municipal facilities