We love things that are practical and at the same time so appealing that you don't want to hide them in cupboards. The La Chamba series by Indigena is the best example. Made from organic clay sourced from the shores of the Rio Magdalena, the objects are first dried in the sun, then polished with stones and eventually placed in the oven at 800°C. Finally, the artisans start the smoking process, using a combination of dried local spices. This final step gives the pottery its iconic black color.

Material | 100% organic clay, no lead or varnish

Size | S 26 x 18 x 6 cm / M 32,5 x 22 x 6 / L 40,5 x 28 x 7 cm

Handmade in Colombia

Use
Before first use, wash it well and then fill half of the pan with water. Let it cook 30 minutes in the oven at 200°C.

On gas or electric stove, in the oven and microwave. No induction.
Please keep in mind when cooking with pots made from clay, the cookware does not like quick, extreme temperature changes. Bring up the heat slowly.

Maintenance

Handwash. Use of dishwasher allowed, yet not advised.

About Indigena

Indigena was founded in 2016 by Sophie Verhaegen. Indigena advocates for qualitative artisanal products with a guarantee to be locally produced and fairly remunerated. Indigena wants you to learn about the rich culture of the native people in a way where respect and transparency are central. Every product has been carefully handpicked from the workplace of indigenous communities.

”It all started during my stay with Archuacos in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in Colombia. I discovered there that every element of nature has a meaning : every mountain, the position of the sun, the moon. I have also been able to give meaning to my presence there by sharing the values of these people with you."