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Man and clay - where we came from, and where we go

by Lucas Pereira (Brazil)

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Tracunhaem is a city in northeastern Brazil, known for handicrafts with clay. For generations, potters have been working in their workshops, making their lives with clay. This is a view of one of these shops. (In this image: Sr. Rosimario treads the clay to remove impurities and prepares it to mold)
Tracunhaem is a city in northeastern Brazil, known for handicrafts with clay. For generations, potters have been working in their workshops, making their lives with clay. This is a view of one of these shops. (In this image: Sr. Rosimario treads the clay to remove impurities and prepares it to mold)
After treading the clay, Mr. Rosimario cuts it into radial shapes that are rolled up and stacked to be stepped on again. The entire process is repeated up to 3 times to have the ideal consistency.
After treading the clay, Mr. Rosimario cuts it into radial shapes that are rolled up and stacked to be stepped on again. The entire process is repeated up to 3 times to have the ideal consistency.
To prevent the mud from sticking to the ground, the red sand is sifted, forming a layer that also gives color to the clay.
To prevent the mud from sticking to the ground, the red sand is sifted, forming a layer that also gives color to the clay.
Hands and clay in perfect integration for more than 30 years of craftsmanship.
Hands and clay in perfect integration for more than 30 years of craftsmanship.
Pride and joy when finalizing one of his pieces to go to the oven.
Pride and joy when finalizing one of his pieces to go to the oven.

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