On the Cape Verdean island of Santiago, women preserve clay-molding traditions rooted in the earth

On the volcanic island of Santiago, Cape Verde, a small group of women stand as the last custodians of a centuries-old ceramic tradition, historically passed from mother to daughter. Using earth collected from the mountains to form vessels that sustain their families, identities, and culture, the practice shapes a relationship with clay that extends far beyond craftsmanship, carried by generations of knowledge.