Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa

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Description: Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa relates to the practice of making unglazed vessels for thermic food processing. Used in households and restaurants across Serbia, Zlakusa pottery is made of clay and calcite and the wheel is run exclusively by hand. The finished vessels are decorated with geometrical ornaments. It is claimed that some dishes prepared in Zlakusa earthenware have a unique taste, and the pottery is also closely associated with the village of Zlakusa and its environs due to its close link with the natural environment.
Country(ies): Serbia
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