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Contemporary Black Crockery from Molelos

Molelos, a parish in the municipality of Tondela, is one of the rare centres of black earthenware production, probably the one that still shows the most vitality today. An important and ancient centre of pottery tradition, its production stands out for its black colour (resulting from reductive firing), the type of decoration and the shine given to the pieces.

Today, a new generation of potters is seeking to tread new paths. Paths of modernity anchored in the traditional knowledge and techniques held by the old craftsmen, but where innovation, technical improvement and a more creative approach allow this centre to position itself at the forefront of ceramic work in Portugal.