Terracotta Pottery

Terracotta pottery has long been a favorite among gardeners and landscapers for multiple reasons. As suggested by its very name ("terra cotta" is Italian for "baked earth") it is completely natural, made of clay that has been baked or kiln-fired. Because terracotta pottery is porous, it's nearly impossible for a gardener to overwater potted plants and it helps protect above-ground root systems from extremes in temperature. It was widely used in ancient Chinese decorative arts (most notably in the forming the thousands of soldiers that stand guard in the tomb of 2nd century BCE Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi) and in Renaissance sculpture and Gothic architecture.

Today, Pottery Depot Direct, founded in 1938, offers handcrafted terracotta pottery made using techniques and talents handed down through generations of the Phong Thanh family. Skilled workers at our manufacturing site in Vietnam's Binh Duong Province hand carve, smooth and glaze molded clay products, fire them inside one of our two dragon kilns or gas kilns, then closely inspect each and every piece of our terracotta pottery to make sure you get a beautiful and durable work of art.

Our terracotta pottery is available in its natural, reddish-brown color decorated with painted tiles. Or, it can be custom glazed for added durability and shine. Glazes come in a full range of colors including brilliant reds and oranges, warm browns and yellows, and icy blue tones. Terracotta pots in various shapes and sizes also are embellished with raised moldings or carvings on the sides and around the trim. Each individual piece of our terracotta pottery is quality checked to assure that it is not only beautiful but durable enough to stand up to the elements and add beauty to your garden for years.

Pottery Depot Direct serves clients globally. We ship terracotta pottery to destinations throughout the USA, Mexico, Spain, Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Australia, Korea, Japan, and Malaysia - to both wholesale and individual clients. To find your nearest dealer, contact a friendly Pottery Depot Direct representative today at (714) 468-7291 or via our convenient online Live Chat feature.