Nkuku Mali Large Mugs Set is handmade from terracotta and dipped in an off-white glaze. This handmade process relies on the skill and experience of the potter. Produced in a small kiln, made simply from bricks and lit by an open fire. The process is time consuming, but we believe it is well worth the wait. Nkuku Mali Large Mugs Set is handmade in southern India as part of a fair-trade project. The project established to provide training and secure employment for men and women both, from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme now employs 40 people and focuses particularly on empowering women in the workplace.