Terracotta is a ceramic material that has been used for building construction and decorative arts since ancient times in many cultures around the world. Terracotta, which literally means "baked earth," is made from natural clay, which gives it a characteristic reddish-brown colour. The colour can vary depending on the clay used. Terracotta is hard-baked, brownish red earthen ware, often glazed and colored. Glazing provides extra durability or can provide extra colour. The colours range from natural earth tones such as grey and brownish yellow to various shades of red. Terracotta is waterproof and a very sturdy material.
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