Clay Katori / Vati – Set of 6
Six bowls. Every Indian meal needs them. None of your current ones are
Terracotta Clay · Set of 6 × 150 ml · SKU: KL-SW-004
₹449.00
| Material | Terracotta Clay |
|---|---|
| Size / Capacity | Set of 6 × 150 ml |
| Induction Ready | NO |
| XRF Tested | NO |
| Sub-Category | Katori |
Six bowls. Every Indian meal needs them. None of your current ones are
Six small round serving bowls, 150ml each, with smooth Bone Kaolin interior glaze, natural terracotta exterior, and anti-topple cork base ring on each bowl. XRF-certified as a set. The complete Indian table condiment service: dal, chutney, raita, pickle, papad accompaniment, and anything else that belongs in a small bowl. Heat retention. Visual vibrancy. The clay table service that starts with these six.
Key Features & Benefits
- Six Is the Right Number: The standard Indian thali service needs a minimum of six katoris: one for dal, one for dry sabzi, one for wet sabzi, one for raita, one for chutney, one for pickle. This set covers the complete Indian meal without compromise.
- Bone Kaolin Interior — Colour Contrast: Green chutney. White raita. Deep red dal. Orange pickle. Each condiment reads more vividly against the pale Bone Kaolin interior than against steel, melamine, or darker surfaces.
- 150ml Per Katori — The Right Portion: Large enough for a proper serving of dal for one person (approximately 120ml). Generous enough for condiments shared between two to three people. Not so large that a katori of chutney looks lost in a sea of bowl.
- Anti-Topple Cork Base Per Bowl: At a busy Indian table with multiple hands reaching for different condiments, small round-based bowls tip. The cork base ring on each katori eliminates this.
- XRF Certified: One batch QR covers all 6 katoris.
- Part of the Table System: Designed to pair with the 12-inch clay thali (KL-SW-001) and available as part of the 2-person (KL-SW-002) and 4-person (KL-SW-003) dinner sets.
About the Material
The katori is the unsung hero of the Indian table. Everything that goes alongside the main dishes — the bright green coriander chutney, the cooling raita, the deep crimson pickle, the sour tamarind sauce — lives in a katori. These dishes are small in quantity but enormous in flavour impact. They deserve a vessel that is as considered as the food. Clay katoris keep condiments at a stable slightly-below-ambient temperature. This matters for raita and fresh chutneys, which deteriorate quickly in heat. The clay’s small thermal mass and slight evaporative effect maintains these dishes in better condition for longer at the dining table.
The Science
The condiment arrangement on an Indian thali is not random. The Ayurvedic six-taste (shad rasa) system — sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent, astringent — is systematically activated by the condiments arranged around the thali. The katoris are the vessels of this system. Clay katoris that maintain condiments at the correct serving temperature (slightly below ambient for fresh chutneys and raita; warm for cooked dal) deliver each rasa more effectively than containers that allow the condiment to reach room temperature rapidly.
Safety & Certification Standards
| XRF Analysis — Clay Source | Heavy metal screening on raw clay before production begins |
| ICP-OES — Finished Product | Parts-per-billion accuracy. Actual migration into food simulants tested |
| NABL-Accredited Laboratory | Internationally recognised test facility |
| FSSAI Food Contact Compliance | Meets India’s legal food safety standards |
| Per-Batch QR Report | Your batch. Your numbers. Published before dispatch. Scan and read it yourself. |
Lab Test Results
| Compound | Klayvi Result | FSSAI Safe Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2.1 ppm | 90 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.3 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.4 ppm | 2.0 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | Not detected | 0.5 ppm |
| PTFE / PFOA / PFAS | Not present | Zero tolerance |
Caring for Your Klayvi
| 1 — First Use | Rinse with plain water. Cook something water-based for first 2–3 uses. |
| 2 — Daily Clean | Klayvi Wash Care (pH 6–8) or sisal scrubber + warm water. Never standard dish soap — its pH 9–11 destroys the seasoning layer. |
| 3 — After Wash | Dry completely on low flame for 2 minutes. Never store damp. |
| 4 — Monthly | Apply 4–5 drops cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Heat on medium-low until just smoking (~4 min). Cool and wipe. |
| 5 — Never | Dishwasher · Microwave · Overnight soaking · Chemical detergents · Cold water on a hot vessel |
What’s in the Box
- Clay Katori × 6 (Bone Kaolin interior, cork base ring per katori)
- Batch QR card (covers all 6)
- Clay Care Passport
- Premium kraft gift box with tissue
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can these katoris be used for direct cooking (on a stove)?
Very briefly for reheating — low flame, 2–3 minutes maximum. The Bone Kaolin interior glaze is designed for serving temperatures, not cooking temperatures. For dishes that need to be served hot from direct heat, use the serving bowls (KL-CK-019–021) which are designed for the cookware-to-table transition.
Q: Do all six katoris match exactly?
They are matched from the same batch for colour, but each is individually hand-thrown and will have slight variations in height (within 5mm) and diameter (within 3mm). These variations are the proof of handmade authenticity, not defects.
Q: Can I use the katoris to serve desserts?
Yes. Clay katoris are excellent for dessert service: kheer, halwa, phirni, or any individual-portion dessert. The Bone Kaolin interior’s cream-white glaze is particularly effective for kheer and milk-based desserts.
Q: The cork base rings are uneven. Is that normal?
Cork is a natural material with slight irregularity. If one side of the cork ring appears slightly thicker than the other, this is natural cork variation and does not affect stability in normal table use.
Q: Can I put the katoris in the refrigerator for serving cold raita?
Yes. Pre-chill the katoris for 20–30 minutes before serving cold dishes. The chilled clay will keep raita noticeably cooler than room-temperature katoris through the meal.
Q: What is the best way to store 6 katoris?
Stack them with cotton cloth between each (the muslin from the gift box works well), or store them in the gift box between uses. Do not stack more than 4 high.
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