For thousands of years, terracotta has been used to create art objects, such as this beautiful handmade set, whose first examples of use date back to prehistoric times. Terracotta objects are very beneficial to health because of the healing properties they naturally possess. Storing or eating food in clay utensils will increase their benefits. ​ With nearly 20 years of experience, Alcantara-Frederic founders stay seriously busy: They not only source and develop products but also consult and export. And their brand works just as hard, covering a range from rug pillows to glass pitchers to leather-wrapped candleholders. Based in Marrakech, this brand has the largest selection of products and the most vetted artisan network in all of Morocco.​ Alcantara-Frederic sources made-to-order and custom-developed items that have a low environmental impact and use 100% recycled packaging. Its mantra is "chemical free, upcycled, organic, and biodegradable.” The Walnut Cutting Board Collection is one example of Alcantara-Frederic’s commitment to the Earth: It’s made from old walnut trees that stopped producing fruit and will be replaced by young trees. These products freshen up any space just like they revive their own materials—and now you don’t have to work as hard to find the just-right pieces you’ve been seeking.