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Bitter dried pumpkins are opened with a saw, giving it the shape intended for the piece, seeds are removed from the inside, and the body of the pumpkin is left soaking for 3 days, all before letting it dry for around 3 to 4 days. Once dried, the pumpkin’s body is then sanded both inside and out, using both the Axe and Tizate, the base for the piece is applied into 2 layers, usually called “capas”, the process can require the piece to have a total of 7 “capas” applied to it. The last layer is applied with cotton and rubbed until it becomes very bright and shiny. When the artisans are crafting a colorful piece, they will start applying pigment which is added to the soil and being applied to the piece, alternating both soil and oil, until the shine resembles that of the iconic black pieces they also craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration of the pieces is applied once they are dry, using their fingertips and small cats-hair brushes. 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Gabriela started learning when she was very young. 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Deep Green with Orange Cover, Laca

Description Freshness is undeniable, it is hard to not only enjoy appreciating the patterns on...

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It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.72\" high x 4.33\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.30 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Laca\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiapa de Corzo, is a place in the State of Chiapas, commonly known by their fine and high quality Lacquer piece skills, in which the artisans aply a very special technique. The soil used in the application of their traditional lacquer, is called “Tizate” (A natural carbonate compound derived from Magnesium and Calcium).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen “Axe”, an oil naturally obtained from “cochinillas”, small insects that live mostly in Prairie Acacia trees. During the month of July, they are harvested from these trees, and the oil preparation begins by boiling cochinillas with water, then, the hot liquid is sifted with fine cloths, and then, this sifted liquid is boiled again, right until it evaporates all remaining water, leaving only a butter-like oil with a bright yellow color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTizate is then ground into the Axe, and the artisans thoroughly mix them until they obtain a paste called “Zulaque”, which is used to fill and cover imperfections on the dried pumpkins (also known as Jícaras), as well as other wooden pieces. Bitter dried pumpkins are opened with a saw, giving it the shape intended for the piece, seeds are removed from the inside, and the body of the pumpkin is left soaking for 3 days, all before letting it dry for around 3 to 4 days. Once dried, the pumpkin’s body is then sanded both inside and out, using both the Axe and Tizate, the base for the piece is applied into 2 layers, usually called “capas”, the process can require the piece to have a total of 7 “capas” applied to it. The last layer is applied with cotton and rubbed until it becomes very bright and shiny. When the artisans are crafting a colorful piece, they will start applying pigment which is added to the soil and being applied to the piece, alternating both soil and oil, until the shine resembles that of the iconic black pieces they also craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration of the pieces is applied once they are dry, using their fingertips and small cats-hair brushes. The artisans impregnate their fingertips with the color pastes, and start forming the background colors for the flowers and their petals, after that, a cats-hair brush is used to make the detail and fine lines that embellish these pieces with extra shapes, flowers and borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the most representative pieces made by these artisans, are pieces such as “Jicpestles”, Sewing Cases, Jewelry Cases, Folding Screens, Fruit Trays, and several other decorative items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Graciela-Diaz-Perez_large.jpg?v=1566431463\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraciela Diaz Perez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoining their efforts, \u003cstrong\u003eGraciela Diaz Perez\u003c\/strong\u003e and her Husband Florencio, have been producing some of the most renown lacquer pieces. Gabriela started learning when she was very young. Her mother and her aunt introduced her to the technique, and her pieces have received praise in several forums and competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraciela’s house has an inspiring location, right on top of a hill with a full view to the rest of the city, the perfect place to work and produce some of the finest pieces, starting from the traditional pigments themselves, all surrounded by amazing and eye-catching creations, ongoing projects and colorful ornaments that are being worked on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer skill shines the brightest when she goes deep into her work, gracefully applying the pigments with her fingers and minutely tracing the lines around her pieces with a cats-hair brush, one can easily recognize why Graciela’s work has been so widely praised, awarded and recognized, almost on a yearly basis since 2001!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Lemon Green Tole with Red Cover, Laca

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Three Sunflower Hearts Set, Chiapas Pottery

Description Perfectly encompassing the essence of the surrounding nature, these 3 hearts capture a rich...

$119.00

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Small Jaguar Sticking out its Tongue, Chiapas Pottery

Description We know that dogs usually take the credit for funny and cheerful greetings when...

$69.00

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It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 35-40 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.99\" height x 14.96\" width x 25.20\" length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.65 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Chiapas Pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the months of March, April and May, before rain comes to their region, Amatenango's men and women walk down the hills to collect their precious clays, each Artisan extracts between 250 to 350 sacks of clay, which then are poured into plastic bags to preserve its humidity and keep it fresh. The clay is strained using a mesh for eliminating impurities. The clay is then mildly de-hydrated to achieve the artisan's desired clay consistency. When a clay ball is ready, it is laid over a smooth stone, and the shaping process begins. The clay is molded into an inverted and flattened cone; as it keeps on spinning, the clay is morphed into shapes of Jaguars, Pots, Pitchers and other creations. Once the piece's shape is finished, it is left under the sun for it to dry. This is the process's critical point, because this is when the clay can break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pieces are finished drying under the sun, they are put on top of a dry tree branch bed, and around it, vertically-standing logs. It is then fired at 600 to 700 Degrees Celsius, enough for the clay to lose its capacity for dissolving in water. This firing technique holds a great similarity to the one ancestrally used by the Mayan People who inhabited these lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end, when the pieces are ready for being painted, Potters use different minerals for obtaining natural colors to apply on the pieces. By sanding some of their selected minerals, and pouring the powder into a concave rock for it to be mixed with water, these artisans achieve red, black and even yellow tones. They then take their brushes, and with great skill, start decorating jaguars, pots, pitchers, salad bowls, pigeons, and many other pieces with the intention of bringing their art directly to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Nueva-Estrella_large.jpg?v=1566336970\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNueva Estrella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In 1999, a group of 52 indigenous Tzotzil women founded the Social Solidarity Society “Artisan Womens from Valle Amatenango of \u003cstrong\u003eNueva Estrella\u003c\/strong\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2000, its members produce, create and sell their handicrafts in that store that also has an exhibition center. Mrs. Albertina Ramirez is the representative. 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Large Jaguar Mother with Cub on Her Tail, Chiapas Pottery

Description Somehow, her patience and love for her little cub is so big, that it...

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Teen Jaguar Laying Down, Chiapas Pottery

Description Just as if it had been playing with all of its jaguar friends on...

$69.00

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The clay is then mildly de-hydrated to achieve the artisan's desired clay consistency. When a clay ball is ready, it is laid over a smooth stone, and the shaping process begins. The clay is molded into an inverted and flattened cone; as it keeps on spinning, the clay is morphed into shapes of Jaguars, Pots, Pitchers and other creations. Once the piece's shape is finished, it is left under the sun for it to dry. This is the process's critical point, because this is when the clay can break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pieces are finished drying under the sun, they are put on top of a dry tree branch bed, and around it, vertically-standing logs. It is then fired at 600 to 700 Degrees Celsius, enough for the clay to lose its capacity for dissolving in water. 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Jaguar Mother with Cub on Her Head, Chiapas Pottery

Description Who would we be if we didn’t have a strong, yet calm guide to...

$69.00

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The clay is then mildly de-hydrated to achieve the artisan's desired clay consistency. When a clay ball is ready, it is laid over a smooth stone, and the shaping process begins. The clay is molded into an inverted and flattened cone; as it keeps on spinning, the clay is morphed into shapes of Jaguars, Pots, Pitchers and other creations. Once the piece's shape is finished, it is left under the sun for it to dry. This is the process's critical point, because this is when the clay can break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pieces are finished drying under the sun, they are put on top of a dry tree branch bed, and around it, vertically-standing logs. It is then fired at 600 to 700 Degrees Celsius, enough for the clay to lose its capacity for dissolving in water. 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They then take their brushes, and with great skill, start decorating jaguars, pots, pitchers, salad bowls, pigeons, and many other pieces with the intention of bringing their art directly to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Nueva-Estrella_large.jpg?v=1566336970\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Nueva Estrella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In 1999, a group of 52 indigenous Tzotzil women founded the Social Solidarity Society “Artisan Womens from Valle Amatenango of \u003cstrong\u003eLa Nueva Estrella\u003c\/strong\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2000, its members produce, create and sell their handicrafts in that store that also has an exhibition center. Mrs. Albertina Ramirez is the representative. 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Jaguar Mother with Three Cubs, Chiapas Pottery

Description Lots of us have a good memory of our mothers, fighting against every challenge...

$449.00

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The clay is then mildly de-hydrated to achieve the artisan's desired clay consistency. When a clay ball is ready, it is laid over a smooth stone, and the shaping process begins. The clay is molded into an inverted and flattened cone; as it keeps on spinning, the clay is morphed into shapes of Jaguars, Pots, Pitchers and other creations. Once the piece's shape is finished, it is left under the sun for it to dry. This is the process's critical point, because this is when the clay can break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pieces are finished drying under the sun, they are put on top of a dry tree branch bed, and around it, vertically-standing logs. It is then fired at 600 to 700 Degrees Celsius, enough for the clay to lose its capacity for dissolving in water. This firing technique holds a great similarity to the one ancestrally used by the Mayan People who inhabited these lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end, when the pieces are ready for being painted, Potters use different minerals for obtaining natural colors to apply on the pieces. By sanding some of their selected minerals, and pouring the powder into a concave rock for it to be mixed with water, these artisans achieve red, black and even yellow tones. They then take their brushes, and with great skill, start decorating jaguars, pots, pitchers, salad bowls, pigeons, and many other pieces with the intention of bringing their art directly to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Nueva-Estrella_large.jpg?v=1566336970\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Nueva Estrella\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1999, a group of 52 indigenous Tzotzil women founded the Social Solidarity Society “Artisan Womens from Valle Amatenango of \u003cstrong\u003eNueva Estrella\u003c\/strong\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2000, its members produce, create and sell their handicrafts in that store that also has an exhibition center. Mrs. Albertina Ramirez is the representative. Amatenango del Valle, is a Tzeltal town characterized for the beautiful and original pottery pieces made by local artisan women using pre-Hispanic techniques. It is located 21.74 miles Southeast of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, at the top of a hill surrounded by a fertile valley covered in corn fields. This is a town of Mayan origins. Amatenango del Valle is known as the capital of pottery in Chiapas due to the fact that half the population practices this activity, which is exclusive for women, who at the early age of 10, start learning how to work with clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the production of their products, artisan women extract clay from a mountain located outside their town. They take it home, knead it and then cover it in sand for consistency. After that, they mold it, polish it and paint the pieces using rocks from the river to then fire them in an oven made with firewood cut by the local men. The process of mixing sand and water, molding the clay to then dry it and in wood ovens evokes the primal act of creation in Mayan worldview. Within the wide variety of products created by artisan women, the most common are: jaguars, pots, vessels, pigeons, roosters, braided baskets, white rabbit shaped flower pots, flower pots with calla lilies, wall hanging flower pots, rooster shaped fruit bowls, wall hanging pots, iguanas, turtles, ducks, censers, calla lily planters, turkey vessels, sets of plates, pigeon lamps, suns, moons, jars, among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo of the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pBypW8Q1fdY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Jaguar Laying Down, Chiapas Pottery

Description We rarely envision jaguars smiling; however, this beautiful and amazing piece shows us there...

$449.00

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Elena has been Awarded in three occasions, with both State and National Arts Awards, and the inspiration put in all of her pieces definitely shows why!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Purepecha Burnished Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury, right after the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, a Catholic Bishop named Vasco de Quiroga decided it was very important to nourish and help the communities that were broken by the hardships of that time, and decided to learn and see what each community’s skills and cultures favored, so that he could help them learn a craft that would sustain and improve their economies and their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was then that the Purepecha people of Huancito, Michoacán, were assigned with producing beautiful and practical pottery, made from local clays and beautifully colored and decorated with mineral pigments which the Purepechas were very familiar with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical and essential for their water storage needs inside their homes, the pot and vase towers produced by the community started becoming more and more skillfully crafted and designed, until they became amazing works of art that could inspiringly stand on their own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt all starts with clays that are bought in the town of Tarecuato, and after following the basic process that leads to a malleable clay mass, Artisans put into use their ancestral molding, shaping and modelling skills that give life to the most beautiful shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking on top of a large wooden slab, which serves as a platform for the careful shaping and modelling process, and for some special pieces, they use carefully designed molds that ensure the right shape and junction points happen every time for later joining both halves of their pieces. 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Turquoise/White Flowers Vase, Burnished Clay

Description With so much amazing beauty and tradition in the surroundings for the Purepechas an...

$79.00

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Masterfully crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eartisan Elena Felipe Felix\u003c\/strong\u003e, her pieces embody the centuries of wisdom and teachings of her people, all condensed into passionate creations that will undoubtedly soothe and captivate your senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. 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Elena has been Awarded in three occasions, with both State and National Arts Awards, and the inspiration put in all of her pieces definitely shows why!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Purepecha Burnished Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury, right after the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, a Catholic Bishop named Vasco de Quiroga decided it was very important to nourish and help the communities that were broken by the hardships of that time, and decided to learn and see what each community’s skills and cultures favored, so that he could help them learn a craft that would sustain and improve their economies and their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was then that the Purepecha people of Huancito, Michoacán, were assigned with producing beautiful and practical pottery, made from local clays and beautifully colored and decorated with mineral pigments which the Purepechas were very familiar with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical and essential for their water storage needs inside their homes, the pot and vase towers produced by the community started becoming more and more skillfully crafted and designed, until they became amazing works of art that could inspiringly stand on their own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt all starts with clays that are bought in the town of Tarecuato, and after following the basic process that leads to a malleable clay mass, Artisans put into use their ancestral molding, shaping and modelling skills that give life to the most beautiful shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking on top of a large wooden slab, which serves as a platform for the careful shaping and modelling process, and for some special pieces, they use carefully designed molds that ensure the right shape and junction points happen every time for later joining both halves of their pieces. 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Oval-Shaped Green/Black Vase, Burnished Clay

Description A garden of wonders and the charming creatures that live in it, this beautiful...

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Ball-Shaped White/Brown Vase,<br>Burnished Clay

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Masterfully crafted \u003cstrong\u003eartisan Elena Felipe Felix\u003c\/strong\u003e, her pieces embody the centuries of wisdom and teachings of her people, all condensed into passionate creations that will undoubtedly soothe and captivate your senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-25 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.45\" high x 7.48\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.09 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Elena-Felipe-Felix.jpg?v=1554997005\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElena Felipe Felix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElena Felipe Felix was born in the town of Huáncito, Michoacán, México, in the year 1968, in the heart of a Purépecha Natives Legacy family. Since she was very young, her parents and the rest of her family taught her the fine art inherited from one generation to the next, since the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003eCentury, the art of pottery and burnished clay.\u003c\/span\u003eHer pieces are full of heart and the very soul of her region, encompassing several hues and tones that serve as the backdrops for some of the most intricate compositions, featuring humming birds, butterflies, flowers and rabbits, all perfectly capturing the beautiful sensitivity of her Purépecha ascendancy and the people’s connection to their environment. Elena has been Awarded in three occasions, with both State and National Arts Awards, and the inspiration put in all of her pieces definitely shows why!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Purepecha Burnished Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003ecentury, right after the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, a Catholic Bishop named Vasco de Quiroga decided it was very important to nourish and help the communities that were broken by the hardships of that time, and decided to learn and see what each community’s skills and cultures favored, so that he could help them learn a craft that would sustain and improve their economies and their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was then that the Purepecha people of Huancito, Michoacán, were assigned with producing beautiful and practical pottery, made from local clays and beautifully colored and decorated with mineral pigments which the Purepechas were very familiar with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical and essential for their water storage needs inside their homes, the pot and vase towers produced by the community started becoming more and more skillfully crafted and designed, until they became amazing works of art that could inspiringly stand on their own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt all starts with clays that are bought in the town of Tarecuato, and after following the basic process that leads to a malleable clay mass, Artisans put into use their ancestral molding, shaping and modelling skills that give life to the most beautiful shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking on top of a large wooden slab, which serves as a platform for the careful shaping and modelling process, and for some special pieces, they use carefully designed molds that ensure the right shape and junction points happen every time for later joining both halves of their pieces. Exceeding clay is cut delicately by using threads, and afterwards, using a damp cloth, they start to softly burnish the surface of the pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amazing reddish tones on the pieces comes from a unique coloring process using a watery solution of “Charanda”, a local soil-based pigmentation process that enhances and livens up the colors of the piece, all while sealing the smallest pores on the outside of it. Then, using a pyrite stone, the outer surface is thoroughly burnished, all while scrubbing little by little with a damp cloth and repeating the process, then the natural pigment painting and pattern work is done just prior of firing the piece in a traditional oven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe end result, is a unique piece that will captivate and nourish your imagination and inspire you every time. Proud tradition that has lasted and grown over centuries, right from the hands of these amazing Purepecha Artists from Michoacán.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2Fk1r0FQt4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Ball-Shaped White/Brown Vase,
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