Mukondeni Pottery Factory
Mukondeni Pottery factory is a group of 30 women who established a pottery factory in Mukondeni, near Elim, Northern Limpopo. Their pots are decorated with geometric patterns and symbols like the fish
One family, helping each other and learning from each other
They produce traditional and contemporary Venda pots, clay fire places, bowls, clay beads and objects for decorations at Mashamba village. Working at the factory, they feel being one family, helping each other and learning from each other. Originally the round pots served as traditional fridges, when water is poured inside, it stays cold. You can visit their workshop, pottery demonstrations and the fire place.
A 1.8m high Venda clay pot in the making
Clay pots waiting to be fired outside
Famous Venda pots in long lines at Mukondeni Factory
Venda clay pots are still used for cooking on open fires, in many rural villages
More contemporary designs mixed with tradtional ones
Contact details:
Certinah Kasane
+27(0)76 873 5771
Mukondeni village, Elim