Alt Urgell recovers its traditional pottery heritage

The Espai Ermengol museum documents artisan families and discovers an ancient tile kiln in Coll de Nargó.

Generic image of traditional pottery pieces in an old workshop.
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Generic image of traditional pottery pieces in an old workshop.

The Espai Ermengol museum in la Seu d'Urgell has unveiled the results of an ethnological study focused on the traditional production of pottery throughout the Alt Urgell region.

The research, led by the Associació Obagues, successfully documented the history of five prominent pottery families: Domenjó, Tor, Torra, and Ticó. These oral testimonies are now preserved in digital format to ensure the survival of this ancient craft's knowledge.
A significant physical discovery was made in Coll de Nargó, where researchers located a disused tile and brick kiln. This site represents a key piece of the region's industrial heritage and will undergo further documentation for future protection.
Supported by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Ecomuseu de les Valls d'Àneu, the project had a total budget of 4,578 euros, aimed at strengthening local cultural identity.