A unique flower pot made of clay - Fornace Masini

Pocket cassette or Fragoliera is a beautiful terracotta planter with a rectangular base, suitable for decorating gardens or terraces.

This terracotta box is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with pockets that can contain small plants, such as strawberries.

However, the "strawberry planter" is suitable for storing any type of flower, plant, or shrub. The good breathability of Impruneta terracotta combined with thermal insulation and minimal moisture release from watering keeps the roots and plants in excellent health.

Besides its function as a planter, the box also serves as a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

The terracotta "strawberry" planter, like all other products from the Masini Terrcotte Artistiche series, is weather-resistant, down to -25 °C.

Dimensions and color, as indicated above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of the product, making each piece unique in the world.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta-making techniques are synonymous with Fornace Masini. Their kiln has been operating since 1938, making it one of the oldest in the area. Since then, from generation to generation, Masini has committed to offering and guaranteeing products that combine beauty and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. Each artifact is a unique work of functional art.

There are many terracotta processing techniques, each with its own secrets, history, and artisans. The brand crafts clay using ancient traditional methods. In the kiln, water, air, fire, and earth mix and envelop each other, creating unique objects of extraordinary beauty.

The entire range of "MASINI" vessels is perfect for interior decoration, but due to the natural harmony of the material with the surroundings and colors of nature, they are most happily used in garden furniture. Our products are recognizable by the brand, which guarantees the highest quality of each item, where the artisan's touch and the vitality of tradition are clearly visible.

Impruneta terracotta has been used in the most important Florentine buildings, such as the Santo Spirito church, Sant'Ambrogio, the apartments of the Grand Duke at Palazzo Vecchio, the Santissima Annunziata monastery, Santa Trinita, and hospitals Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti. The entire range of "Fornace Masini" products is resistant to extreme temperatures from –20 °C to desert heat. This durability is due to the highly valued clay mined in the Impruneta area, a town near Florence, between the valleys of the Ema and Greve streams. The extraction area is very limited—about 200 km—making the material's value extraordinary.

Precautions to keep products in excellent condition for a long time

1. Use small wooden or terracotta supports to keep the planter elevated and ensure the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Make sure water does not stagnate in containers used as cachepots or plant holders;

3. Empty and possibly invert "saucers" or containers that collect water when temperatures approach 0 °C;

4. Wall and garden fountains should be emptied during cold seasons to prevent cracks or breaks caused by freezing water and subsequent expansion;

5. Do not move or lift pots when frozen and stuck to the ground, and do not use hot water to detach them; if necessary, use salt.

6. Prevent prolonged snow accumulation on products, as it may cause damage.

The color of each product is unique and differs from all others. This is due to the chemical and physical components of Impruneta clay, which appear during firing, sometimes dominating one, sometimes another.

The most notable chemical component is iron oxide, which colors the fired product in its characteristic red hue.

Since 2005, the company has been a founding member of the Impruneta Historical and Artistic Stove Association, which is committed to promoting quality and culture. It is recognized by its brand, which guarantees the highest standard of each piece, clearly attributable to the irreplaceable touch of the craftsman and the vibrant strength of tradition. Manufacturer information