The pignata wasn't made to sit on display. It was made to stay over a slow fire, among the smells of the kitchen and the voices of home.
In Calabria it was used when time still moved at another pace. It was set near the embers early in the morning and stayed there for hours, while inside it legumes, sauces, meat or vegetables from the garden slowly cooked. Terracotta held the heat gently, letting everything cook low and unhurried. That's exactly what gave the dishes that deep flavor many still remember today.
Every Braalla pignata is genuinely handmade, one at a time. The small imperfections in the terracotta tell of the work of hands, the gesture of the artisan, the living material. And that's exactly what makes it different from any industrial product: no two pignate are identical.
It's still used today for slow cooking, but also for bringing something to the table that tastes of real tradition. Perfect for soups, chickpeas, beans, ragu, or old recipes that need time and gentle heat.
It's not just a pot. It's an ancient way of cooking. The kind that fills the house with its scent even before it reaches the table.
21cm (H); 1 pc.
The measurements may vary by millimeters because they are handmade.
Handmade Terracotta Pignata – 21cm
Perhaps one of the oldest kitchen utensils in the area.
It has always been made with RED CLAY which is rich in iron and manages to maintain high temperatures.
Cooking food inside the pignata has always taken place near the fire in the fireplace but over time a wide base has been created to allow those who don't have a fireplace at home to also use it on the kitchen.
In ancient times it was used above all for cooking legumes but the use can be multiple (cooking meat broths, vegetable broths etc...)
Cooking inside this utensil still recalls the authentic flavors of local food today!
The product is worked by the master craftsman MAURIZIO who handcrafts the terracottas in Altomonte (CS). Work passed down from father to son. A very strong passion and determination that still allows the ancient products of our land to live today. The quality and resistance of the product capable of keeping the flavors intact. Beauty and goodness to bring to the table.
More than twice as resistant as normal ceramics, made with red clay, rich in iron to maintain high temperatures. Excellent for cooking both on the kitchen and at the fireplace. Enamelled with lead-free product.
