The Málaga flowerpot is a hallmark of the province's craftsmanship. This is due, primarily, to its history, which dates back to the early 20th century. At that time, the Morillo Brothers' pottery workshop, located in the old Santa Inés Brick and Ceramics Factory, was commissioned to create an original and unique flowerpot, using raw materials from the quarry in what is now the Laguna de la Barrera Park. Consequently, the Mijas Craft Association has proposed this product as Málaga's candidate for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) seal. The European Union is set to extend this status to industrial and artisanal products, similar to the certifications already granted to agri-food products.

The presentation of the campaign, titled 'El poder del origen' (The Power of Origin), took place in Seville on Thursday 5th. It was attended by artisan groups from across Andalusia, each presenting a candidate for this designation of origin with the support of the Regional Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines. Málaga was represented by the Mijas Craft Association. "Our proposal, the Málaga flowerpot, unites history and heritage in a single object. ,Since its creation in Málaga, it has been exported throughout the peninsula and the islands, and can be found in many iconic locations such as Picasso’s birthplace, La Batería Park in Torremolinos, and the San Telmo Palace in Seville," explained the association’s president, Sonia Lekuona. She noted that the group is currently preparing a comprehensive report detailing the flowerpot's manufacturing process. This document must be approved by the Junta de Andalucía and subsequently by the European Union, which is responsible for awarding the quality seal.

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