Terra Cotta is an ancient material that has been used for building material, cookware, storage vessels and religious artifacts for tens of thousands of years. Due to this history and our regard for 'cotto' as one of the great, authentic materials, we will always hold it out as an option when it makes sense and when a project is looking for this kind of 'ancient soul'. Like real metal , leather and wood, terra cotta requires particular preparation , sealing and care, and becomes a living material.