"Open-Air Museum of Soils", this is how Georgia was described by Professor V.V. Dokuchaev, one of the founders of modern soil science in late 19th century. The Georgian landscape, within short distances, shows remarkable diversity of soil types, ranging from humid subtropical zones in the west to dry plains and alpine regions in the east and north.

One of the most distinctive types is the red ferrallitic soil, widespread across Western Georgia-most notably in Adjara, Guria, the Kolkheti Lowlands, and parts of Imereti, where the warm, moist climate heavily weathers iron-rich rocks and creates the soil's vivid reddish tone. It has traditionally supported crops like tea, citrus, corn, and other subtropical plants.

Georgia's red soil is dense and naturally sticky, which makes it ideal for clay production. This is one of the reasons the country has a long tradition of ceramics, known for simple and functional designs.

Some of the most iconic Georgian pottery pieces include the kvevri (wine vessels), Doki (jug), and kantsi (water pitchers).