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Heritage Blend Serving Tray — Longpi Black Pottery

$48.00

Handmade, so no two pieces are exactly alike
Sourced from artisans we work with directly
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Description

A handcrafted serving tray with woven cane handle detail, made from a blend of serpentinite stone and brown clay — the material combination that defines Longpi pottery. The finish is a deep metallic black that comes from the stone itself and the firing process, not from glaze. At 10.6 inches square, it's sized for sharing — appetizers, fruit, a centerpiece, or anything that earns a moment at the table.

Longpi pottery is made by the Tangkhul tribe in the village of Longpi Khullen in the hills of Manipur, northeast India — a tradition dating back to the Neolithic period, roughly 10,000 BC. There is no potter's wheel. Every piece is shaped entirely by hand using a paste of powdered serpentinite stone ("leshonlung" in the local language) mixed with brown clay collected during the dry months. The exact proportions are knowledge passed down through generations of Tangkhul artisans and not written anywhere.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with subtle variations and natural imperfections that celebrate the artisan's touch.

10.62 × 10.62 × 1.57 in · Serpentinite stone and clay · Hand-molded without a potter's wheel · Handcrafted in Longpi Khullen, Manipur, India

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Big Fan

These have such a rich finish; love them. And all just the perfect everyday size. Tons of uses.

Amazing humans

I originally came to Willage because I was looking for a specific piece, but what stayed with me was the experience.

In a world where so many purchases feel automated and transactional, working with Willage felt genuinely personal. The communication was thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly kind. It was clear from every interaction that there is real care behind both the products and the people who make them.

The catch-all tray is beautifully crafted and exactly what I was hoping for. It has a timeless quality to it and feels like something I’ll keep for years.

What impressed me most, though, was the attention to detail and the level of customer care. It’s rare to find a company that makes you feel like more than an order number. Willage does exactly that.

Beautiful products, exceptional craftsmanship, and the kind of customer experience that is becoming far too rare. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.