The ceramics of this region are deeply connected to women.

It is through the hands and spirit of the women of this region that clay is brought to life. Gathered from deep within the earth, this noble material creates a connection between the energy of the land and the women who shape it. Their essence is expressed in every object they mold, giving each piece a beauty of its own. The process behind a Menguante piece begins with the men of the community, who travel to the mines and natural deposits to extract and prepare the clay. Our ceramics are made from a blend of three types of clay: smooth dark clay, sandy gray clay, and red clay. Each piece is then shaped entirely by hand, using only a small number of tools developed by the artisans themselves. Traditional finishing techniques include burnishing, which gives the surface its characteristic sheen, and the application of red-clay slip, both hallmarks of the region. The pieces are then fired in handmade clay kilns at temperatures between 700°C and 750°C for two to three hours, followed by a smoking process that creates their distinctive black finish. It is a practice rooted in patience, dedication, and deep respect for ancestral knowledge of the land. The result is a collection of objects that embody feminine energy while preserving the traditions of the Indigenous peoples who once inhabited these territories. Menguante honors and brings visibility to this process through pieces conceived, designed, and created to carry tradition forward in a new way.