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Baranów

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The village of Baranów has for centuries been famous for its pottery traditions. They date back to the 16th century. The occurrence of the suitable raw material – clay, the deposits of which were located in Baranów itself and in its vicinity – contributed to the development of the craft. The heirs of the old family pottery traditions engaged in this craft until the late 20th century. They created jugs, flowerpots, mugs, moneyboxes, twin jugs, vases and toys for children, rooster whistles and fifes, among others. Their earthenware products could be purchased at markets and fairs in Kazimierz Dolny, Wąwolnica, Puławy, Kurów and Markuszów. In the past, the Baranów potters were united in their guild (established in 1779). The potters disappeared from the landscape of small town markets and fairs in the 1990s. The local Chamber of Tradition (also known as the Pottery Chamber), located in the County Culture Centre, is worth visiting. It features collections of the old masters, documents, valuable memorabilia and photographs donated by the potters’ families. Pottery workshops for children and adults are also organized here.

 

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