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Mangaluru, Jul 24: The production of clay vessels in India is an ancient craft. Clay being alkaline in nature, helps in neutralising the pH balance of food stored in it, by interacting with the acid present in the food.For the first time in Mangaluru,a local enterprise Pawan Corporation has taken the initiative to introduce a variety of clay products for the benefit of Mangaluru citizens.

The company has an exclusive outlet in Mangaluru and has also appointed dealers across the district of Dakshina Kannada to cater to the ever growing demand of clay products.

History and benefits of clay items

The history of clay artifacts in India dates back to 6,000 BC. Many of the forms, techniques and decorative designs from this period are still being used today. Pottery is now a famous art form in India, and it is slowly gaining awareness as functional items as well. Various platforms, including potters' markets and online pottery boutiques have contributed to this trend.

Indians have again started to use clay items . Cooking in aluminium and steel items is quite harmful for humans. If the metals accumulated in the body reach beyond a limit, they will start getting stored in the muscles, kidneys, liver, bones etc.

Using earthen pots is the best alternative. By using earthen pots for cooking food, the body gets necessary minerals through the food. The primary health benefits of clay pot cooking come from its ability to circulate steam throughout cooking.This provides plenty of moisture and means that you can cook with less oil and fat.

Pavan Corporation - all-in-one place for clay artifacts

Pavan Corporation is an exclusive showroom of clay items. Mangaluru has a great history of terracotta work. More than 250 clay items both in kitchenware and others are available in the showroom which is situated at Kulshekar, Kalpane. As you stroll in the showroom, you will find all the pottery. There are many items on display for extremely affordable prices.

The place will provide ample choices. Pavan Corporation is one among the growing number of urban outlets in the country that merchandise pottery. Non-stick coated earthen tawa, clay cooker, clay food plate, serving bowls, MittiCool's branded products, dinner set, biriyani pot, linear bowl, flower bowl, diya, water pot, Water filter etc are exclusively available here. Besides this, hundreds of decorative items and tableware items are on display.

"Clay cookwares is made up of pure Indian clay which is rich in minerals. The clay is carefully selected and harvested from specific areas. There are no chemicals or additives added. In the special MittiCool curd pot, we can store curd up to 3-4 days. We will get a delicious natural taste while making curd in MittiCool pots. MittiCool water bottle is a revolutionary self-cooling bottle eco-friendly terracotta ware. Mitticool water bottle is handmade by special mixture of clay which results in natural self-cooling of water," says Jayakumar, owner of Pavan Corporation.

Pavan Corporation is a treasure of clay pots to cook many different kinds of dishes. With the slogan of 'Cook 100% Healthy, 100% Non-toxic food for you and your family with our beautiful unglazed clay pots', Pavan Corporation has already gained much popularity in Dakshina Kannada.

Bulk and retail orders are undertaken by Pavan Corporation. It assures free delivery of products for a purchase of Rs 5000 within 3 km of the showroom. The outlet also provides free workshops on clay and its uses. They also display their products at exhibitions.

Special attraction

MittiCool refrigerator is a natural refrigerator available at Pavan Corporation. It is made entirely from clay to store vegetables, fruits and also for cooling water. It provides natural coolness to the stored material without using electricity or any other artificial form of energy. Fruits, vegetables and milk can be stored fresh without deteriorating their quality for 4-5 days retaining their original taste.

The refrigerator works on the principle of evaporation. Water from the upper chambers drips down the side, and gets evaporated taking away heat from the inside, leaving the chambers cool. The top upper chamber is used to store water. A small lid made from clay is provided on top. A small faucet tap is also provided at the front lower end of chamber to tap out the water for drinking use. In the lower chamber, two shelves are provided to store vegetables, fruits and milk etc.

The performance of the Mitti Cool is totally dependent on external temperature and humidity. It performs well in dry and hot climate.

The showroom is open from 9 am to 6 pm.

For more detials contact:

Pavan Corporation
Main Road Kalpane,
Near to Pragathi Co-Operative Society,
Kulshekar, Mangaluru
Ph:9731497487/9343896899
Mail : yestofuture@yahoo.com