Firing pottery in Yang Tao village : Fired products

After post-firing a pestle, Mai Kim puts it back in the fire to harden it. She explains that they usually don't do it because it gives the pot a grey colour that is not appreciated by the local buyers. However, when it is to use at home, they do it because they know it means that the pot are more hard-wearing. We talk about the aspect of the pots. Afterwards, they show us that the real way to determine is a prouct is well cooked or not, is to see how well it echoes.