Hand Painted Portuguese Platter. Portuguese Traditional Pottery: Clay and Glass always have been materials used by artisans in Portugal. Portugal is now in the frontline of quality and recognition for such a long development in these areas. Leiria with the glassworks, Alentejo and Caldas da Rainha as the center for clay and pottery kilns are three of the major areas where Portugal develops these unique works of art. Among many we have chosen the traditional Pottery from S. Pedro Corval, due to its pastoral compositions and unique padrons. We still can find a big tradicional pottery center in S. Pedro Corval (Alentejo)wich is considered the largest in the country with 26 kilns in operation. The Kilns of S. Peter Corval date of its existence, at least, the period of Arab rule, around 1276. The most beautiful pieces of pottery, worked by skilled artisans that continue an ancient tradition of porcelain manufacturing, glazed and decorative with extraordinary aesthetic. Being a true mirror of rural life and ancient customs, pottery of S. Peter Corval, is unique decorative effect, imposing itself naturally by the body of its shades and the pastoral beauty of his compositions.