The use of clay in arts and crafts is an ancient and diversified practice that finds expression in many different art forms.

Craftsmen use clay to model pottery, sculptures and other decorative objects. As an artistic material, earth has considerable symbolic power. It is often associated with notions of depth, mystery and connection with nature. Works created with earth have an impalpable, unspeakable quality, naturally sublimating artistic creations. Earth is an ideal material for expressing human creativity and reconnecting with nature. This return to natural materials and traditional techniques is motivated by a desire to move away from industrial production and promote more sustainable, environmentally-friendly practices.