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Negombo Badu Pot

The Negombo Badu Pot is a type of traditional clay pot originating from Negombo, a coastal town in Sri Lanka. This iconic pot has been a staple in Sri Lankan culture for centuries, used for various purposes, including cooking, storing food, and even as a symbol of cultural heritage.

Sociologists suggest this linguistic drift is typical of Negombo, a city that has always been a melting pot of cultures. With a heavy influence from the tourism industry, English, Sinhala, and Tamil mix freely here. negombo badu pot

Firing is not done in a kiln, but in an open bonfire. The dried pots are stacked in a pyramid, covered in dried coconut fronds and paddy husk, and fired for 6 hours. At the peak of firing, potters sprinkle a secret mix of dumburu (specific tree bark) onto the flames. This creates a sudden reduction of oxygen, turning the pot a smoky black-grey color—the hallmark of a genuine Negombo pot. The Negombo Badu Pot is a type of

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