A cassole ( oc, cassolo) is a

conical A cone is a three-dimensional geometric shape that tapers smoothly from a flat base (frequently, though not necessarily, circular) to a point called the apex or vertex. A cone is formed by a set of line segments, half-lines, or lines conn ...

earthenware Earthenware is glazed or unglazed nonvitreous pottery that has normally been fired below . Basic earthenware, often called terracotta, absorbs liquids such as water. However, earthenware can be made impervious to liquids by coating it with a ce ...

container, glazed inside. The bowl is made from red clay and is noted for its capacity to retain heat. Cassole originated from the French form of the

Occitan Occitan may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the Occitania territory in parts of France, Italy, Monaco and Spain. * Something of, from, or related to the Occitania administrative region of France. * Occitan language Occitan (; o ...

word ''cassolo''. The earthenware was first made at Issel, near

Castelnaudary Castelnaudary (; oc, Castèlnòu d'Arri) is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is located in the former province of the Lauragais and famous for cassoulet of which it claims to be the world capital ...

, France. It is constructed as a deep bowl with a wide mouth and narrow bottom. A cassole often features a unique design etched into its body. The famous French casserole dish called

cassoulet Cassoulet (, also , ; ; from Occitan and cognates with Spanish: ''cazoleta'' and Catalan: ''cassolet'') is a rich, slow-cooked stew containing meat (typically pork sausages, goose, duck and sometimes mutton), pork skin () and white beans (), ...

derived its name from the bowl. Cassoles are still made in the traditional way at Issel. Particularly, Poterie Not Freres is identified as the single enterprise that continues to produce the bowls, which are crafted by hand.

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