Pagburnayan (Burnay Pottery District)
About
Watch Vigan's famous clay jars come to life! Pagburnayan is the pottery quarter where families still make burnay, the dark earthen jars Ilocanos use to ferment bagoong and local wines. Step into the dusty workshops, watch a potter spin a jar from a lump of clay in a few minutes, see rows of pots waiting for the wood-fired kiln, then try the wheel yourself. It's a few minutes from Calle Crisologo, so grab a small jar as your Vigan souvenir!
- 30 min to 1 hrTime to spend
- Daytime on weekdays, when the potters are at work.Best time to go
- BudgetEntrance and budget
- A short tricycle or kalesa ride from Calle Crisologo in Vigan; Ilocos tours often include a stop.Getting there
What to do here
- Watch a potter shape a burnay on the wheel
- Try the potter's wheel yourself
- See the wood-fired kiln
- Buy a small jar as a souvenir
Know before you go
Wear clothes you don't mind getting dusty or muddy.
Ask before taking close-up photos of the potters at work.
Wrap jars well for the trip home; they break easily.
No parking details found; a tricycle or kalesa from Calle Crisologo is easiest.
Watching is usually free; trying the wheel and buying jars cost extra (no current price confirmed).
Where it is
Gomez Street, Barangay VII, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
By commuteA short tricycle or kalesa ride from Calle Crisologo in Vigan; Ilocos tours often include a stop.
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first to help others decide!
Sign in to rate and leave a tip.
Tips from visitors
Be the first to share something about this place.
You might also like
FAQ
What is burnay?
A traditional Ilocano earthenware jar, used to ferment bagoong (fish paste) and local wines and liquors.
Can you try making pottery at Pagburnayan?
Yes. Workshops let visitors try the potter's wheel and shape a small jar.
Where is Pagburnayan?
In Vigan City, a short tricycle ride from Calle Crisologo.