Ra-Ro Journal

Rare Stories

Stories, news and behind the scenes of Portuguese craft. What’s happening in the workshops, at the fairs and at Ra-Ro.

Assador de Castanhas em barro negro de Gondar, por César Teixeira

barro negro19.09.2026

Black Clay Chestnut Roaster: autumn in Gondar

A black clay chestnut roaster, fired by soenga in Gondar by César Teixeira and his son João, among the last to master this technique.

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Alguidar de barro negro de Gondar, forjado na soenga por César Teixeira

alguidar11.09.2026

Clay Alguidar: the vessel that ran through the Portuguese kitchen

For centuries the clay alguidar was worktop, pot and serving dish in the Portuguese kitchen. Discover the history and uses of a piece of pottery that almost disappeared.

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Vinagreira de Barro Negro de Gondar, de César Teixeira - Ra-Ro

barro negro08.09.2026

Black Clay Cruet: the smoke that keeps an art of Gondar alive

The black clay cruet from Gondar is born from the soenga, an open-air firing that since the 17th century has given the clay its colour. Meet César and João Teixeira.

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