Tag: Terracotta

Explore India’s Craft Traditions with Direct Create — Unearth the History and Culture of Delhi’s Terracotta Pottery!

A terracotta artist who transforms clay into many a wonder by hand, and on the wheel. It’s used to make many flower pots. Terracotta is also often used for pipes, bricks, and sculptures. Terracotta pottery is made by baking terracotta clay. In fact, the word “terracotta” comes from...

Unmasking Australia’s vast and varying landscape through art, geology, food & wine with Terracotta Travel

Beginning in Sydney, after seeing all the famous sights such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, we delved straight into the local art scene, which boasts a wonderful array of paintings, sculpture, and glass art. Not only did we purchase a piece of glass...

The Silent Legion: the Terracotta Army

One of the most amazing archaeological marvels in the world, the Terracotta Army, is located in the centre of the Shaanxi province of China. This enormous collection of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots guards the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, and is a testament to ...