Meaning of makitra | Babel Free

Definitions

A Ukrainian clay mixing bowl used to grind various soft products.

Examples

“The bowls, makitras (high clay pots), salt-cellars are made in the best traditions of Gnilets ceramics. […] Besides the traditional jugs, makitras, bowls, kegs made here are figured utensils, animalistic and genre-sculptured figurines.”

“Some makitras were beautifully decorated from the outside and it was either glossy or dull.”

“Among the dairy produce, cottage cheese was the most widely used. During Lent, only children under seven were allowed to drink milk. Thus, stocks of sour milk were made to produce cheese. After being salted, it was put into barrels or large makitras and covered with whey or melted butter.”

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