In Morocco, the word beldi gets tossed around effortlessly and endlessly. It's not a material or region, of an era or from a specific town. Rather, beldi means traditional, local, and artisan-made - as opposed to roumi, or modern and industrial. Perfect for mint tea, cocktails, or even water, beldi cups add a rustic touch to dinner parties and garden soirees. Plus, a glass of wine in a beldi cup? Instant incognito mode. Hand-dipped Cups Morocco's four pottery centers are each known by the color of the clay they produce. The red clay used to form these little soldiers is produced in Wadi Lan, where the rich, cardinal soil is ideal for terra cotta production. Artisans dry the cups in the sun, fire, dipped in a lead-free glaze and then fire them again in outdoor kilns. Glazed in white for a classic look, the lacquer and clay material insulate both hot and cold contents equally well. Dimensions & Care We recommend hand-washing due to the porous nature of the terracotta. It is normal to see fine feathering cracks in the glaze. Small Cup: 4" tall / 2" base diameter / 3" top diameter / capacity: 8 fl oz ***Please Note: variations may occur due to hand-made nature of artisan work. Shipping & Returns Free shipping on orders over $40 in the contiguous United States. Expedited and overseas shipping options are available at checkout. You can return or exchange full-priced products within 30 days. To obtain a return or exchange label, email hello@verveculture.com . Exchanges and returns for store credit are free. If you prefer a refund, a $10.95 fee will be deducted from the refund to cover return shipping. Extended Holiday Exchange Window To provide more flexibility for holiday shopping, we've extended our exchange window. Items purchased for holiday gifts are eligible for exchange through January 15.
