Pour warmly. Serve beautifully. Honour tradition.

Elevate your hot chocolate and latte rituals with Casa Bonita’s La Chamba Black Clay Jug, handcrafted in Colombia by skilled artisans using ancestral techniques. Each piece reflects generations of cultural knowledge, shaped and fired to achieve its signature deep black finish. Functional, elegant and rich in heritage, this jug enhances both preparation and serving with authenticity and purpose.

Product Features:

• Handcrafted black clay — non-glazed, non-toxic and naturally durable
• Excellent heat retention — keeps beverages warmer for longer
• Versatile use — suitable for stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher
• Two size options:
  • Small: approx. 15 cm (H) × 12 cm diameter
  • Large: approx. 18 cm (H) × 15 cm diameter
• Smooth hand-burnished finish — refined texture with even heat distribution

How to Curate Your Collection 

1. Choose your designs: sea creatures, birds, insects, fruits, palms or flowers
2. Select your finish: woven loop, classic silver-tone or elegant gold-tone
3. Complete the story: pair with matching napkin rings, brooches or charms

The Craft Story 

These jugs are handcrafted in La Chamba, Colombia, by artisan Astrid Betancourt Garcia and her family, part of a community of over 1,300 artisans preserving this iconic ceramic tradition. Each piece is wheel-shaped by hand and fired twice using rice husks — a process that creates the distinctive black finish and strengthens the clay.

This technique reflects centuries of Indigenous knowledge and craftsmanship, producing cookware that enhances flavour, retains heat and connects everyday rituals to cultural heritage.

Learn more about Betancourt-Garcia family here

Your Impact with Every Purchase:

• Your purchase directly supports artisan families in La Chamba, Colombia
• Preserves traditional ceramic techniques passed down through generations
• Made from natural, non-toxic materials — safe and sustainable

Know someone who loves slow rituals, cooking or entertaining?

This Black Clay Jug makes a meaningful and practical gift. Pair with La Chamba bowls or ladles for a complete artisan kitchen set.

Wholesale 

Interested in stocking La Chamba Black Clay in your store?

Casa Bonita can create a collection to suit the aesthetic of your store. Casa Bonita offers wholesale pricing at 50% off RRP with a minimum order of $300 AUD

Explore wholesale partnership opportunities here

Product Care

• Dishwasher safe
• Wash with a non-abrasive sponge
• Avoid sudden temperature changes
• Care note: handle with care to maintain longevity and performance

Handcrafted Variation Note

Each piece is handcrafted individually, meaning slight variations in tone, texture and measurement (up to 20%) are a natural part of the process — and what makes your piece entirely your own. This is not considered a fault.