The finding of the black clay comes from our ancestors, they have found remains older than 500 years in Montalban.

Only men extract clay from a quarry in the San Bartolo hills. The legend tells us that if women came to the quarry the clay could lose quality and it would not work to craft.

Once pieces are in the kiln, it takes 8-12 hours to get done, depending on the weather and how many pieces are in the kiln. Clay crafts need to behold for a day before selling them.

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