Red Clay Lumps

primarily iron oxide, are ancient natural pigments used for millennia in art (cave paintings, paints),

rituals (body paint, burials), cosmetics (blush, lipstick), construction (coloring concrete/bricks),

agriculture (soil amendment), metallurgy (polishing), and even for skin protection, prized for their rich

red color and mineral properties, acting as a binder or coloring agent across diverse cultures and

industries.

Artistic & Decorative Uses

 Pigment: Ground into powder, used in paints (oil, water-based), inks, and for coloring pottery

designs or slipping pottery surfaces.

 Cave Paintings: One of the earliest pigments used by humans to create art.

 Wood Preservation: Mixed with animal fat to protect and enhance wooden tools and

ceremonial items.

Cultural & Ritualistic Uses

 Body Paint: Applied to skin and hair for decoration (e.g., Himba, Maasai people).

 Rituals & Burials: Used in ancient burial practices and ceremonies.

 Cosmetics: Ingredient in natural makeup like blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick.