We love unique flower pots - and we really, really love unique cool looking flower pots that make us feel good about ourselves and help to save the planet. These new pots from the Re:Treads collection from our friends at River Market Pottery do just that - they're made by hand from recycled tires.
Not only are these planters eco-friendly, but they also have a nice back story - the small workshop which produces them for us was a leather-crafting shop which had gone out of business as the price of hides increased. After some experimentation, it was realized that with some preparation, tires could be used to create some of the same traditional vessels and containers that had formerly been produced in leather.
Now that the workshop has re-opened, discarded tires past the point of re-treading are brought to the manufacturer's workshop. whatever tread might still be left is stripped and recycled for use as mulch, while the steel belting is removed and also recycled. The remaining sheets of rubber are hand cut using the same leather working tools and techniques as the shop used in the past.
More than a quarter of a billion tires are trashed each year - every flower pot we sell helps to cut this number a little bit.These pots can be planted, they can be used for storage, or they can be used as totes. They are very strong and extraordinarily durable.
Side from their obvious utility, these rubber pots make great conversation pieces, and are currently sold in several boutique outlets. Because we work with flower pots on a day-to-day basis, we are able to offer prices far below those offered by these other outlets. Click here to see our competitor's prices for these pots
There is nothing quite like entertaining outside during the summer months. We have added a series of beverage coolers to the website to help ease the process of having cold refreshing beverages handy when you are outside. Our Lucca Beverage Cooler is designed to complement furniture as well as to stand alone as a decorative element in any outdoor setting. Fully Glazed earthenware - hand made and hand finished giving each piece it's own unique character. Whether standing next to the grill or relaxing by the pool our beverage coolers are a perfect and useful way to decorate any backyard.
Most Beverage Coolers are supplied with a simple drainage plug. Small Beverage coolers have no drainage hole. The frame is made from top quality wrought iron. All Glazed Pottery should be stored in a dry location during winter
There is nothing quite like entertaining outside during the summer months. For those that want to have a decorative yet practical centerpiece on their patio table we suggest the Timbre Beverage Cooler. Our Timbre Beverage Cooler is designed to complement furniture as well as to stand alone as a decorative element in any outdoor setting. Fully Glazed earthenware - hand made and hand finished giving each piece it's own unique character. Whether standing next to the grill or relaxing by the pool our beverage coolers are a perfect and useful way to decorate any backyard.
Most Beverage Coolers are supplied with a simple drainage plug. Small Beverage coolers have no drainage hole. The frame is made from top quality wrought iron. All Glazed Pottery should be stored in a dry location during winter
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Keeping up with modern green trends, The Flower Pot Shop are happy to add our Recycled Re:Treads Collections of Tire Pots. The Low Basin is formed from a tire which has been stripped of its tread and steel belts. They are cut and sewn by hand, a technique originally used in leather-crafting. The stitching is a durable nylon thread and major joints are reinforced using exposed nuts and bolts. This Low basin is perfect for household storage to toting large awkward items to live goods planting.
Our Bell Pot Old Glory collection is the perfect way to showcase your patriotic pride. These hand-made, hand-glazed flowerpots are a unique addition to any home, yard or patio. The rich colors bring to life the creative design. This is our unique and innovative way of honoring the red, white, and blue!
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There is nothing quite like entertaining outside during the summer months. We have added a series of beverage coolers to the website to help ease the process of having cold refreshing beverages handy when you are outside. Our Duetto Beverage Cooler is designed to complement furniture as well as to stand alone as a decorative element in any outdoor setting. Fully Glazed earthenware - hand made and hand finished giving each piece it's own unique character. Whether standing next to the grill or relaxing by the pool our beverage coolers are a perfect and useful way to decorate any backyard.
Most Beverage Coolers are supplied with a simple drainage plug. Small Beverage coolers have no drainage hole. The frame is made from top quality wrought iron. All Glazed Pottery should be stored in a dry location during winter
Gorgeous blues and green glazes cover our planter in a geometric pattern, giving the feel of a stained glass window. With distinctive and elegant curves, the cloche flower pot truly is a work of art. The unique coloring of our flower pot is a great enhancement to your garden, yard or patio.
