Their porosity prevents algae growth. Heavy clay pots act as insulation against temperature fluctuations and provide stability. Easily cleaned—although some people prefer an aged patina—they ...

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“We use a little rim to set the pot on; then we put a big clay pot on top of it and cover it with cow chips,” says Oscar Trevizo, a Mata Ortiz potter who will serve as Noe Quezada’s ...