Pottery-making in Barangay Cervantes, Escalante City is a century-old tradition started by the Malinao–Recto family, now continued by their descendants through the Cervantes Pottery Makers Association. The process uses locally sourced clay and follows traditional steps such as softening, molding, firming, assembling, drying, and firing the pots, with materials like rice straw and bamboo used for cooking. It is mostly practiced by middle-aged women and passed on informally to younger generations within families. Despite the rise of modern tools, traditional methods are still preferred to preserve heritage and ensure skills are retained. The craft provides economic support to local families and boosts the city’s identity, though challenges like difficult road access and weather affect production and transport. To preserve the practice, the community has built storage areas, and local authorities promote it through tourism events.
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Peachy Abibas, 2024
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Peachy Mae Abibas, Krisna Mari Berden, Josephine Gomeri
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