History
The tradition of black pottery in La Chamba dates back to the indigenous people, the Tolima, who lived in the area before the Spanish arrived in Colombia. For cooking, eating, storing food, making ceremonial objects, and even jewellery, the indigenous people used black pottery. Even after the Spanish brought their own pottery traditions to the region, the Tolima people continued to make their black pottery. It was a testament to their resilience, and over time, the two traditions merged, resulting in a unique blend of indigenous and Spanish influences that defines Chamba pottery we know today.
