Bisalhães | Black Terracotta Pot - 3.5"
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This small pot is part of the pottery crafted by Jorge Ramalho, the last potter using the ancestral technique of making black pottery from Bisalhães.
The uniqueness of this pottery lies in its color, which can vary from coal black to dark gray. This coloring is naturally obtained through an open-air firing, in a wood fire, with grass and damp earth.
More than an object, this small pot is a part of Portuguese heritage, now recognized as world heritage to be preserved by UNESCO.
Why I Love It
- A part of Portuguese heritage recognized by UNESCO.
- A unique object and an ancestral technique.
Characteristics
- Diameter: approximately 3.15 inches (8cm)
- Height: approximately 3.54 inches (9cm)
More Informations
The production of black pottery occurs in several stages. Firstly, the clay is crushed with a wooden hammer in a stone tank before being sifted, mixed with water, kneaded, shaped, smoothed with stones, and finally decorated with a stick.
The firing is always done in the heart of the village of Bisalhães, in a communal open-air kiln. The pottery is arranged on the ground, covered with damp earth and herbs, and finally with wood that is ignited.
The slow firing gives the pottery its unique appearance as well as its strength. Passed down almost exclusively through family ties, the future of this practice seems threatened today due to the disappearance of knowledge holders.
If you want to learn more about this manufacturing process, visit our blog and check out our article on Black Pottery from Bisalhães.
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