BISHNUPUR: THE CITY OF TERRACOTA

Terracotta (Italian for "baked earth") is a type of earthenware made from natural, iron-rich clay mixed with sand, formed into shapes, and then fired in a kiln, giving it a characteristic reddish-brown colour and porous, durable finish used for everything from pots and tiles to sculptures and pipes. Terracotta is a saturated orange-brown colour reminiscent of fired clay, lending it a warm, earthy quality. It intersects with red and yellow on the colour wheel, giving it a bright summertime feeling.