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Artisan Craftsmanship of Betschdorf Stoneware

Betschdorf stoneware is renowned for its unique qualities, achieved through a specific firing process:

  • Dried clay fired at a temperature of 1250°C (2282°F) for 40 hours.
  • Sodium chloride is projected into the kiln, creating an impermeable and acid-resistant glaze.

This process gives the pottery its remarkable properties: it is ideal for storing alcohol, vinegar, oils, butter, and eggs.

The famous Betschdorf blue is obtained from cobalt oxide, a pigment that withstands high temperatures and gives these ceramics their traditional aesthetic.