My
article is based on the creation of clay pieces in in La Chamba, a small
village nearby El Espinal, Tolima. I will show you their location and
presentation of such beautiful work done by the Tolimenses. To
the southeast of El Guamo in Tolima, there is a territory in which the magic of
mud and colors combine to give life to a ceramic full of history
The
boom in the development of the ceramic pieces of La Chamba and the motivation
of the artisans to continue differentiating themselves in the whole country
with their creations, the artisans obtained more support to continue
strengthening their craft and make it unique in the country.
The
ceramic tradition of La Chamba could not exist without those craftsmen who have
put the soul, life and heart to each piece of craft that comes from this
beautiful land and with their hands keep alive a tradition that has led them to
be recognized in every country.
The
production of ceramics in La Chamba is mainly linked to women. They are the
ones who with their hands begin to give life to the mud, which has previously
been obtained and prepared by the men of the region. It should be noted that
they also produce ceramic pieces, but in a smaller proportion than the artisans. These
pieces bear the ingenuity and magical inspiration of artisans who day after day
strive to show their best and tell the world that their pottery is a unique and
traditional object that represents a land that is built with mud and he is
proud of his talent.
by Yaneth Niño Montoya
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