Pottery is the most traditional local handicraft. There are still traditional potter’s workshops in the area, making objects that have a decorative purpose today, but that had a practical character in the past: pitchers, bowls, urns, and large earthenware jars. The most typical ceramic piece is the “Iberian Bull,” created by ceramicist Pedro Mercedes, inspired by the head of a small Iberian bull that was discovered in the village of Huete and which is currently on display in the Museum of Cuenca.



The second half of the 20th century saw the development of  “Cerámica de Autor,” also known as “Contemporary Ceramics.” The ceramic works of each artist came to be known for their own particular qualities; in this sense, the most well-known school is that of the aforementioned Pedro Mercedes. Other famed ceramicists from Cuenca are Luis del Castillo, Adrián Navarro and Fernando Alcalde.
Also worth mentioning are the handmade paper of artisans like Segundo Santos and Pilar Martínez, as well as wicker, glassworks, and wrought iron.