Marginea Black Pottery
Ceramica neagră de Marginea
A village in Bukovina known for unglazed black pottery, where visitors can watch traditional kiln firing and buy pieces on site.
Black pottery has been made in Marginea for centuries. The unglazed clay is fired in a sealed kiln with the oxygen cut off, giving the pieces an even, dark metallic sheen, and patterns are then burnished into the surface with pebbles. The Măgopeț family workshop is the most famous, where you can watch potters at the wheel, see the kilns and buy vases, bowls and plates. Visiting is usually free. Marginea lies on the road between Rădăuți and Sucevița, so it is an easy detour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sucevița Monastery
- Bogdana Monastery
- Arbore Church
- Ciumârna Pass
- Cacica Salt Mine
- Putna Monastery
- Humor Monastery
- Painted Egg Museum, Vama