Clay

[Liam BardillParticipant]

Do the people of Loidahar know how to make clay pots?

Is clay-rich soil widely available around the village?

[Evelyn TodioKeymaster]

Hi Liam,

Thank you for your questions. Unfortunately I am unable to confirm if clay pot-making is prevalent among the community in Loidahar. Generally speaking, pottery for domestic use has been a tradition in Timor-Leste especially among elders.

I found this website that has some info on pottery in Timor: Pride and Pottery

Yes, we can assume that clay-rich soil is present.

Some sources that might help:
– http://seedsoflifetimor.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Geology-and-Soils-in-Timor-LesteA4.pdf
– https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/GSP/docs/asia_2015/Timor_Leste_Soil_Apresentation_1.pdf

Kind regards,
Evelyn

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