Description
The Kubo is a ceramic planter, 20cm tall and 19cm across, straight-sided and drawing in a little towards the base. The whole body is combed into fine vertical ribs that run from just below the rim down to the foot. Over them a reactive glaze breaks from a speckled cream at the top into a warmer terracotta across the ribbing, so the colour shifts down the pot rather than sitting flat. The rim is plain and rolled.
It is made for outdoors as much as indoors. There are drainage holes in the base and a bung supplied with it, so the holes can be stopped when the planter is used inside and opened again when it goes out. It stands on a paved terrace, with the larger size behind it. At 20cm it takes a herb, a small shrub, or a plant moved across from a nursery pot.
The planter is ceramic, handmade in a small batch factory in Portugal, drawing on techniques the country has used for centuries. Each one is finished with a reactive glaze, so the earthy tones come out differently on every pot and the break between the cream and the terracotta falls at a different height. The Kubo is made in two sizes, this 20cm and a 30cm, and in a cream as well as this terracotta.
Specification
| Height |
20cm |
| Diameter |
19cm |
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
Terracotta |
| Drainage Holes |
Yes |
| Suitable for Outdoor Use |
Yes |
Frequently Asked
Does it have drainage holes?
Yes, in the base, and a bung comes with it so they can be stopped for indoor use.
Can it be used outdoors?
Yes. It is made for both indoors and out.
Can it stay outside over winter?
It is better stored away or brought inside for the winter months.
How do I look after it?
Wash it at least twice a year in warm soapy water so dust, dirt or mould do not build up. Keep harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners off the glaze.
What size is it?
20cm tall and 19cm across.
What other sizes and colours are there?
A larger 30cm, and both sizes in cream.