Origin : Indigenous Reserve of Cubay, Amazons

Technique : handcrafted earthenware

Materials : local blue clay and natural dyes

Approximate dimensions : small - 6 1/4" d x 3" h

                                                 large - 7" d x 3 1/4" h

This duo of cubeo earthenware bowls are part of our 'two-of-a-kind' series. They sit beautifully on top of a stack of books on a coffee table or shelf ... Or as I experienced at an intimate lunch during a visit to my artisan partner's home, they are meant for everyday use as serveware at the table.

Artesanías Jejenava is a small family run workshop from the Indigenous ethnic group of Cubeo, based in Colombia's Amazon basin. During my visit to the community, I had the honor of experiencing how 7-family members from three different generations bond strongly through their co-existence and co-creation of their artisanal work. Whilst the men contribute to the production chain by helping collect the blue clay, preparing the dyes and the oven to fire the pieces, the craft of ceramic making is exclusively the preserve of the Cubeo women, whose smaller and more dextrous hands, are believed to be the means by which to contribute their rich cultural legacy.