Olleros de Jatumpamba

[Cerámica de Jatumpamba] [Photography]. (n.d.). Viajandox. Información Cerámica de Jatumpamba Azogues (viajandox.com) 

Jatumpamba is a place of history and work. It is located in the Parish San Miguel de Porotos, in the community of Olleros. This area is unique since people from here make clay items, mainly pots. The pots are made with an old technique with baked clay; it is known as "hitters or huactanas".  This practice was created by the ancestors originating from these areas ("Ceramica de Jatumpamba," n.d.).

Castillo, L. (2016). [La alfarería perdura en comunidades de Cañar] [Photography]. Lideres. Las técnicas ancestrales de alfarería continúan | Revista Líderes (revistalideres.ec)

Also, there are pans, flower pots, cups, and other items made from clay. These exceptional products are beautiful and have incredible purposes. They have a practical use to cook or to decore your home. They can be purchased in Cuenca, Azogues, Gualaceo, and Paute markets. Its method of transport is known as "Linche," which consists of rope netting ("Ceramica de Jatumpamba," n.d.).

So, when you are in the province of Cañar, do not hesitate, come, buy these clay items, and visit Jatumpamba. It is a magnificent place with a lot of culture and beauty.

Reference

Ceramica de Jatumpamba. (n.d.). Viajandox. Retrieved Jun 20, 2021, from https://ec.viajandox.com/azogues/ceramica-de-jatumpamba-A734