Mud House - Pottery Interpretive Center

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Évora > Reguengos de Monsaraz > Corval

Location

Casa do Barro is located in São Pedro do Corval, a small and picturesque village within the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz. This village is renowned for its deep and vibrant pottery tradition, being one of the largest pottery production centers on the Iberian Peninsula. The interpretative center is situated within this community, reflecting its cultural identity and the ancestral connection of its inhabitants to the art of working with clay.

A Legacy of Clay

This interpretative center is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the ancestral art of pottery, a heritage of both material and immaterial value to the region. Casa do Barro serves as a meeting point between tradition and the present, highlighting the importance of pottery as an essential part of the local identity. Its purpose is to ensure that the knowledge and techniques passed down from generation to generation remain alive and accessible to those who visit Corval, celebrating the mastery of the potters who have shaped and continue to shape the region's history.

The Exhibition Route

Inside Casa do Barro, visitors are invited to explore various spaces designed to showcase the richness of São Pedro do Corval pottery. The route includes the presence of two old wood-fired kilns, which bear witness to the artisanal firing methods once used for clay pieces. There is a permanent exhibition area where visitors can appreciate the work of local artisans, and also a space dedicated to temporary exhibitions, which bring new perspectives on this art. In addition to the galleries, there is a workshop area and a courtyard with a shed, which contribute to understanding the traditional environment where pottery originates and develops.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt