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Hand-molded and hand-painted by \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisan Fernando Jimon Melchor\u003c\/strong\u003e, all with his Award Winning Meticulous style, which channels the dedication and tradition of five Generations of Artisans in his family and has sought to preserve Tonala’s iconic techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 decoration and shape. 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This amazing Tripod Vase is a show stealer on its own, be it because of its unique shape, or its masterful drawings of beautiful nahuales, this Vase can easily become the centerpiece of a unique collection. Hand-molded and hand-painted by \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisan Fernando Jimon Melchor\u003c\/strong\u003e, all with his Award Winning Meticulous style, which channels the dedication and tradition of five Generations of Artisans in his family and has sought to preserve Tonala’s iconic techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 decoration and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 45-60 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\u003e21.65\" high x 18.90\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37.48 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" id=\"tw-target-text\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducción\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bandera Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA most traditional technique, which acquires its name from the colors applied to the pieces, referencing those found in Mexico’s Flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pieces acquire their trademark base red tone after being smoothed with river stones and dried, this is the time when they are covered in a red sand Engobe (watery mix of clays and minerals).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter applying the red Engobe, fine designs and patterns in the piece are drawn with traditional brushes made by the Artisans themselves, both with “Matiz” and stone based white and green clay mix paints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight before firing the pieces, they are usually covered in tallow, which protects the colors and the piece while it stays in the furnace for three to four hours, at temperatures around 600º C (1112 ºF).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFernando Jimon Melchor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing from a Family with 5 generations of artists in Tonala, \u003cstrong\u003eFernando Jimon Melchor\u003c\/strong\u003e and his artworks have become a referent of quality and craftsmanship. He was born in 1971 and developed the interest in pottery when he was roughly 9 years old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he was years old, he started attending more and more to her Grandmother’s workshop, until eventually, he crafted several miniature pieces of his own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis pieces started being showcased in competitions and gaining attention while he was just 13 years old, and from then and on he decided to dedicate to it entirely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has even presided Artistic commissions and associations seeking to preserve the unique and traditional style of Tonala’s Folk Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis pieces are Masterful, including intricate patterns, some of them combining \u003cstrong\u003ePetatillo\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns and \u003cstrong\u003ePointillism\u003c\/strong\u003e backgrounds, geometric patterns and clean strokes, he has specialized in both \u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBandera Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces, mostly incorporating the traditional iconography of Tonala. 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Nahuales, Petatillo Leaves and Flowers Tripod Vase, Bandera Clay

Description A unique piece crafted and designed specifically for catching your attention! This amazing Tripod...

$3,589.00

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Drawing mastery is one of its most notable features, represented with a “pure\" decorative style, which is predominant in these pieces, including abstract floral motives, symbolic animal representations and even geometric shapes. Traditional Mexican Elements are added to its themes: Such as the Eagle, Snake, Nahual (A Shapeshifting being commonly found in the Mexican mythology), Nopal (Cactus), and Pre-Hispanic patterns that form the synthesis of a very particular and characteristic scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its elaboration, clay-filled molds are used. The handles, “ears”, and other details are molded separately, and then embedded on the whole piece. It is then left to dry, before getting a soft sanding. After that, the piece is given an “Engobe” bath (a watery mix of clays) with the dual purpose of covering the smallest pores and serving as a background base for the paint. The painting of the design is achieved by mixing local types (of clay) with different tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e acquires its name from the shimmer obtained by rubbing the pieces with a burnishing tool made from a mineral named pyrite. The burnishing process starts by sanding the raw piece with river stones or very thin wet sanding paper. Once the piece is dry, it is bathed with a color that serves as a background for the decoration. Colors applied to the piece are all from mineral origin, prepared by mixing liquefied clay from the region, known as “flor de tierra” (or the Soil’s flower in English). For painting, several different traditional brushes are used, some of them made from cat’s fur, dog fur, squirrel’s tail fur, or even Fox’s tail fur. Once the piece is decorated, it is then burnished. 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Drawing mastery is one of its most notable features, represented with a “pure\" decorative style, which is predominant in these pieces, including abstract floral motives, symbolic animal representations and even geometric shapes. Traditional Mexican Elements are added to its themes: Such as the Eagle, Snake, Nahual (A Shapeshifting being commonly found in the Mexican mythology), Nopal (Cactus), and Pre-Hispanic patterns that form the synthesis of a very particular and characteristic scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its elaboration, clay-filled molds are used. The handles, “ears”, and other details are molded separately, and then embedded on the whole piece. It is then left to dry, before getting a soft sanding. After that, the piece is given an “Engobe” bath (a watery mix of clays) with the dual purpose of covering the smallest pores and serving as a background base for the paint. 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The whole production process comes before the piece is fired, therefore, if a piece is not well crafted, it may be damaged while in the fire. The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Luis-Cortez_a9bc43f9-077e-42eb-8912-4cb7b0bec0db.jpg?v=1524678574\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived to Tonala in the year 1980 and asked to become an apprentice in Salvador Vazquez Carmona´s Workshop, where he spent around seven years learning the basics, such as the use of the brushes and the elaboration of vases. 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Whenever you ask him about where he gets his inspiration, he simply replies: “I get to feel the shapes while I’m working with the clay”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis pieces are color-filled, the precision and symmetry in his strokes is simply magnificent to behold. Being daring and audacious by integrating non-traditional designs and colors in his works, is something that has made his pieces unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 years of trajectory and career, being the first of his family dedicated to this craft. \u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e faced challenges such as being rejected for not belonging or being born in Tonala and not being born from an artisan family. 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Nahual Face Churumbela Vase, Burnished Clay

Description This beautiful Burnished Clay Churumbela Vase is a piece from Master Artisan Luis Cortez’s collection....

$799.00

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Large Churumbela Vase with Cover, Burnished Clay

Description This beautiful Burnished Clay churumbela vase is a piece from Master Artisan’s Luis Cortez’s...

$899.00

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Drawing mastery is one of its most notable features, represented with a “pure\" decorative style, which is predominant in these pieces, including abstract floral motives, symbolic animal representations and even geometric shapes. Traditional Mexican Elements are added to its themes: Such as the Eagle, Snake, Nahual (A Shapeshifting being commonly found in the Mexican mythology), Nopal (Cactus), and Pre-Hispanic patterns that form the synthesis of a very particular and characteristic scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its elaboration, clay-filled molds are used. The handles, “ears”, and other details are molded separately, and then embedded on the whole piece. It is then left to dry, before getting a soft sanding. After that, the piece is given an “Engobe” bath (a watery mix of clays) with the dual purpose of covering the smallest pores and serving as a background base for the paint. The painting of the design is achieved by mixing local types (of clay) with different tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e acquires its name from the shimmer obtained by rubbing the pieces with a burnishing tool made from a mineral named pyrite. The burnishing process starts by sanding the raw piece with river stones or very thin wet sanding paper. Once the piece is dry, it is bathed with a color that serves as a background for the decoration. Colors applied to the piece are all from mineral origin, prepared by mixing liquefied clay from the region, known as “flor de tierra” (or the Soil’s flower in English). For painting, several different traditional brushes are used, some of them made from cat’s fur, dog fur, squirrel’s tail fur, or even Fox’s tail fur. Once the piece is decorated, it is then burnished. The whole production process comes before the piece is fired, therefore, if a piece is not well crafted, it may be damaged while in the fire. The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"Luis Cortez\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Luis-Cortez_a9bc43f9-077e-42eb-8912-4cb7b0bec0db_large.jpg?v=1524678574\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived to Tonala in the year 1980 and asked to become an apprentice in Salvador Vázquez Carmona´s Workshop, where he spent around seven years learning the basics, such as the use of the brushes and the elaboration of vases. He then decided to become independent and start working on his own, creating a unique style, characterized by the colorful palette he employed, differing from the more traditional paleetes, as well as the use of wood in his clay pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded with the “Premio Angel Carranza” Award in 2013, also known as the “Premio Nacional de la Ceramica de Tlaquepaque” and was awarded to him by President Enrique Peña Nieto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e has been working with clay for at least half his life, and has quickly become a true \u003cstrong\u003eMaster of the Burnished Clay \u003c\/strong\u003etechnique with his Pottery. The elegance found in the shapes of his Pottery designs originates from his creative imagination. Whenever you ask him about where he gets his inspiration, he simply replies: “I get to feel the shapes while I’m working with the clay”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis pieces are color-filled, the precision and symmetry in his strokes is simply magnificent to behold. Being daring and audacious by integrating non-traditional designs and colors in his works, is something that has made his pieces unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 years of trajectory and career, being the first of his family dedicated to this craft. \u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e faced challenges such as being rejected for not belonging or being born in Tonala and not being born from an artisan family. These challenges motivated \u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e to persevere in his quest in becoming a \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e in the burnished clay technique, not only Tonala, but throughout the Whole of Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo of The Artisan \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/svCT6PDNnAk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Churumbela Deer Vase, Burnished Clay

Description This beautiful Burnished Clay Churumbela Vase is a piece from Master Artisan Luis Cortez....

$329.00

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Medium Churumbela Vase (Geometric Design), Burnished Clay

Description This large beautiful Burnished Clay Churumbela vase is the crown jewel of every collection, it...

$169.00

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The painting of the design is achieved by mixing local types (of clay) with different tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e acquires its name from the shimmer obtained by rubbing the pieces with a burnishing tool made from a mineral named pyrite. The burnishing process starts by sanding the raw piece with river stones or very thin wet sanding paper. Once the piece is dry, it is bathed with a color that serves as a background for the decoration. Colors applied to the piece are all from mineral origin, prepared by mixing liquefied clay from the region, known as “flor de tierra” (or the Soil’s flower in English). For painting, several different traditional brushes are used, some of them made from cat’s fur, dog fur, squirrel’s tail fur, or even Fox’s tail fur. Once the piece is decorated, it is then burnished. The whole production process comes before the piece is fired, therefore, if a piece is not well crafted, it may be damaged while in the fire. The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Luis-Cortez_a9bc43f9-077e-42eb-8912-4cb7b0bec0db.jpg?v=1524678574\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived to Tonala in the year 1980 and asked to become an apprentice in Salvador Vazquez Carmona´s Workshop, where he spent around seven years learning the basics, such as the use of the brushes and the elaboration of vases. 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Whenever you ask him about where he gets his inspiration, he simply replies: “I get to feel the shapes while I’m working with the clay”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis pieces are color-filled, the precision and symmetry in his strokes is simply magnificent to behold. Being daring and audacious by integrating non-traditional designs and colors in his works, is something that has made his pieces unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 years of trajectory and career, being the first of his family dedicated to this craft. \u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e faced challenges such as being rejected for not belonging or being born in Tonala and not being born from an artisan family. 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Small Armadillo, Burnished Clay

Description This decorative piece, shaped as an Armadillo and made from Burnished Clay, was hand-crafted...

$329.00

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The whole production process comes before the piece is fired, therefore, if a piece is not well crafted, it may be damaged while in the fire. The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Luis-Cortez_a9bc43f9-077e-42eb-8912-4cb7b0bec0db.jpg?v=1524678574\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuis Cortez\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived to Tonala in the year 1980 and asked to become an apprentice in Salvador Vazquez Carmona´s Workshop, where he spent around seven years learning the basics, such as the use of the brushes and the elaboration of vases. 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Whenever you ask him about where he gets his inspiration, he simply replies: “I get to feel the shapes while I’m working with the clay”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis pieces are color-filled, the precision and symmetry in his strokes is simply magnificent to behold. Being daring and audacious by integrating non-traditional designs and colors in his works, is something that has made his pieces unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 years of trajectory and career, being the first of his family dedicated to this craft. \u003cstrong\u003eLuis\u003c\/strong\u003e faced challenges such as being rejected for not belonging or being born in Tonala and not being born from an artisan family. 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Mouthed Armadillo, Burnished Clay

Description This decorative piece, shaped as an Armadillo and made from Burnished Clay, was hand-crafted...

$169.00

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During this process, as if through magic, colors start to appear. As an end result, painted designs shimmer with a very special brightness, while also allowing the piece to be freed from any lead content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving precise control of temperatures is very important. If the piece does not receive the right amount of heat, the paint may start melting, ruining the design and causing cracks in the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo Ramos Flores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is considered to be one of the great Potters of our time. Born in Zapotlan el Grande to a Potter family, and the oldest of 5 siblings, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e started exercising his profession and devotion for pottery. 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Small Bule with a Cover, Dotted Clay

Description This Clay piece, shaped after a traditional vessel style made from a species of...

$209.00

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The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo Ramos Flores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is considered to be one of the great Potters of our time. Born in Zapotlan el Grande to a Potter family, and the oldest of 5 siblings, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e started exercising his profession and devotion for pottery. 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Nahuales Fight Dish, Burnished Clay

Description Nahuales are magic shapeshifting entities, beings who have the power of turning themselves into...

$289.00

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With this pictorial weave of ideas, filled with minuteness and patience, spaces are filled in between trees, flowers, all kinds of animals, people, and even profoundly Mexican country landscapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the wonderful miracle of life, that is expressed in almost each and every one of his pieces, with pairs of every type; including peacocks, deer, birds, horses, butterflies, men and women surrounded by children, even using death motifs… “Because wherever there is life, there is also death”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the elaboration of these pieces, a very special type of clay is required, as fine and pure as possible, resulting in an incredible piece of art. This type of clay is sifted until it becomes a very fine sand, then, water is added to form a very soft, smooth, and malleable paste. 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Nahuales and Sun Tray, Petatillo Clay

Description Sporting beautiful green tones, adding up to the traditional color palette of Petatillo Clay,...

$539.00

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The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo Ramos Flores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is considered to be one of the great Potters of our time. Born in Zapotlan el Grande to a Potter family, and the oldest of 5 siblings, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e started exercising his profession and devotion for pottery. 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Nahual and Moon Dish, Burnished Clay

Description A stunning Nahual, a magic shapeshifting entity, joined by a beautiful Moon, this is...

$249.00

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Crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisan Geronimo Ramos Flores\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-molded and hand-painted, these beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces have some of the most intricate and stunning hand-painted designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 decoration. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 25-35 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\u003e12.60\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.65 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Burnished Clay\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Pottery's oldest techniques, as well as the one with the most Pre-Hispanic tradition, from which other techniques came to be. Drawing mastery is one of its most notable features, represented with a “pure\" decorative style, which is predominant in these pieces, including abstract floral motives, symbolic animal representations and even geometric shapes. Traditional Mexican Elements are added to its themes: Such as the Eagle, Snake, Nahual (A Shapeshifting being commonly found in the Mexican mythology), Nopal (Cactus), and Pre-Hispanic patterns that form the synthesis of a very particular and characteristic scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its elaboration, clay-filled molds are used. The handles, “ears”, and other details are molded separately, and then embedded on the whole piece. It is then left to dry, before getting a soft sanding. After that, the piece is given an “Engobe” bath (a watery mix of clays) with the dual purpose of covering the smallest pores and serving as a background base for the paint. The painting of the design is achieved by mixing local types (of clay) with different tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e acquires its name from the shimmer obtained by rubbing the pieces with a burnishing tool made from a mineral named pyrite. The burnishing process starts by sanding the raw piece with river stones or very thin wet sanding paper. Once the piece is dry, it is bathed with a color that serves as a background for the decoration. Colors applied to the piece are all from mineral origin, prepared by mixing liquefied clay from the region, known as “flor de tierra” (or the Soil’s flower in English). For painting, several different traditional brushes are used, some of them made from cat’s fur, dog fur, squirrel’s tail fur, or even Fox’s tail fur. Once the piece is decorated, it is then burnished. The whole production process comes before the piece is fired, therefore, if a piece is not well crafted, it may be damaged while in the fire. The firing temperatures oscillate around 600ºC (around 1112 Fahrenheit), traditionally using firewood obtain a low flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo Ramos Flores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is considered to be one of the great Potters of our time. Born in Zapotlan el Grande to a Potter family, and the oldest of 5 siblings, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e started exercising his profession and devotion for pottery. It was during the 60’s, after losing his parents, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e decided to move to Tonala, Jalisco, at the young age of 15.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 27 years in Tonala, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e had the opportunity to learn and became close to great artisans of the \u003cstrong\u003ePetatillo Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery technique, such as Pedro Chavez Bernabe, and Jose Antonio Mateo Nuño, producing several displays of his great talent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e has not only worked with \u003cstrong\u003ePetatillo Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, he has mastered techniques such as \u003cstrong\u003eBurnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e and high temperature clay firing. He’s won several awards, on a Regional, State, and National level. He also has won the “Premio Nacional de la Ceramica” award several times over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a serious personality, yet with a very peculiar sense of humor, \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e is someone who loves his art and spends long hours in his workshop. \u003cstrong\u003eGeronimo\u003c\/strong\u003e instills all of his knowledge and amazing creativity in each piece he creates, which can range from something as simple, as a coffee cup, to a more elaborate piece, using the most intricate decorations, worthy of the awards he’s received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the hands of this Zapotlan-born Artist, \u003cstrong\u003ePetatillo \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Burnished Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e tell the story, customs and traditions of the people of Tonala, who gladly opened their doors for him and made him their adoptive son, a son who has proudly represented them in the most deserving of ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo of The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_mtzJyrK5qY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Eagle, Snake and Nopal Dish, Burnished Clay

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