The French "à la corde" pottery method of making large pots and urns, demonstrated at Rouen, France

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The "poterie à la corde" French pottery method dates back to the late 19th century. The pot is built up with clay around a wooden frame wrapped with rope. As the clay begins to dry out and firm, the frame and rope are removed from inside the pot.

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Location: Rouen, Normandy, France
Photo credit: © Glenn Harper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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