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{"id":1795093823551,"title":"Double Lamp Sconce, Copper","handle":"double-lamp-sconce-copper","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes it’s not only the light coming out of a lamp that illuminates a space, as in this case; a masterful design with expertly crafted details can light up inspiration as fast as any switch. Crafted with passionate excellence, the Santa Clara Copper Workshop has a long history of delivering stunning and evolving Copper-Based art and everyday objects that bring both form and function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with passionate excellence, the \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Clara Copper Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e has a long history of delivering stunning and evolving Copper-Based art and everyday objects that deliver both form and function.\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. \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\u003e14.17\" high x 19.29\" wide x 11.42\" high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.41 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Copper \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magical process of creating these amazing, beautiful and useful pieces starts with acquiring the best copper found in the region, making sure that the sourced material meets the workshop’s quality standards, recently, with sights to the future, workshops in the region have begun using more recycled copper in their forges, committing to a lower impact to the natural landscapes of their charming region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its most traditional process, the precious copper is forged by digging a hole in the ground, wide enough for it to house holm oak logs and coal, with the copper slab in the middle. Using blowers to feed the heat that will burn the logs and coal inside the pit, heating up the copper piece at the heart of the flames until it melts, at around 1980 ºF and until the firewood consumes, ensuring the metal achieves a “slow-forging” state, where it has no oxygen inside it, and granting more malleability to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product of this traditional forging process is a “tejo”, which is the traditional name given to the copper after being forged due to its peculiar yew shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA party is assembled, and in a near perfect choreography, the artisans at the forge hammer the “tejo” in a quick succession, one right after the other, to what becomes an almost hypnotic display of precision and coordination to watch. 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Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. \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\u003e14.17\" high x 19.29\" wide x 11.42\" high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.41 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Copper \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magical process of creating these amazing, beautiful and useful pieces starts with acquiring the best copper found in the region, making sure that the sourced material meets the workshop’s quality standards, recently, with sights to the future, workshops in the region have begun using more recycled copper in their forges, committing to a lower impact to the natural landscapes of their charming region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its most traditional process, the precious copper is forged by digging a hole in the ground, wide enough for it to house holm oak logs and coal, with the copper slab in the middle. Using blowers to feed the heat that will burn the logs and coal inside the pit, heating up the copper piece at the heart of the flames until it melts, at around 1980 ºF and until the firewood consumes, ensuring the metal achieves a “slow-forging” state, where it has no oxygen inside it, and granting more malleability to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product of this traditional forging process is a “tejo”, which is the traditional name given to the copper after being forged due to its peculiar yew shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA party is assembled, and in a near perfect choreography, the artisans at the forge hammer the “tejo” in a quick succession, one right after the other, to what becomes an almost hypnotic display of precision and coordination to watch. The copper can either be spread or made into a convex shape, depending on what the piece that it is planned to become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis “dance of the hammerers” happens several times over the span of several hours, because the piece needs to go back into the fire to keep its malleability and retain the strength it will acquire through the constant hammering of the artisans, this is a process that can sometimes go for long periods of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the base shape of the piece is rendered after the hammering-and-heating process, the piece is then taken to the anvils, awls and chisels of the workshop, where with extreme dedication and passion, the artisans instill every bit of the traditional memory that has been taught one generation after the other for over a 100 years, so deeply rooted to the towns inhabitants, that children from ages 5 and up start learning about their parents’ craft in a dedicated workshop at their school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne careful and precise hammer-blow at a time, fantastically intricate details, patterns, textures, and shapes appear on and around the already passionately forged canvas that this beautiful metal has come to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the finishing touch, a finishing coat is applied to the piece, ranging from deep earthy tones, all the way to the energetic, yet soothing, turquoise tones found in natural copper patina, or even a shiny and reflective copper aesthetic, giving the piece a whole new dimension and presence that you’re sure to enjoy every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e25-year tradition \u003c\/strong\u003eof craftsmanship and a commitment to inspiration, the \u003cstrong\u003e14 Artisan families \u003c\/strong\u003eliving at \u003cstrong\u003eBodega Artesanal’s Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Clara del Cobre\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps on bringing amazing and useful works of art that proudly tell their stories, all while serving their functions elegantly, in a perfect blend of artistic form and function that dance close, all to become a solid experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper lies in vast supply in this town and its surroundings, however, the magic happens when an experienced artisan’s hands masterfully transform this already beautiful and interesting material, with their traditional \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-hammering \u003c\/strong\u003etechnique into ornaments, statues, tools, cookware, you name it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the result of these transformation processes is always sure to \u003cstrong\u003efill your spaces with every last bit of that passion \u003c\/strong\u003ethat the craftsmen at Bodega Artesanal have to offer, in each and every one of their pieces! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus, each piece you purchase \u003cstrong\u003ehelps this amazing Artisan community thrive and grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, get one of their awesome and inspiring pieces today!\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/KmOv1Bb7ugI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":1795078979647,"title":"Outdoor Firepit, Copper","handle":"outdoor-firepit-copper","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong nights, good times, songs and inspiring conversations, there’s just so much magic around a shared fire with people you care and have enjoyed life with, let this inspiring piece fire up many more awesome stories to be shared! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with passionate excellence, the \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Clara Copper Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e has a long history of delivering stunning and evolving Copper-Based art and everyday objects that deliver both form and function.\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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 30-40 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\u003e25.20\" high x 31.89\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e66.14 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Copper \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magical process of creating these amazing, beautiful and useful pieces starts with acquiring the best copper found in the region, making sure that the sourced material meets the workshop’s quality standards, recently, with sights to the future, workshops in the region have begun using more recycled copper in their forges, committing to a lower impact to the natural landscapes of their charming region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its most traditional process, the precious copper is forged by digging a hole in the ground, wide enough for it to house holm oak logs and coal, with the copper slab in the middle. Using blowers to feed the heat that will burn the logs and coal inside the pit, heating up the copper piece at the heart of the flames until it melts, at around 1980 ºF and until the firewood consumes, ensuring the metal achieves a “slow-forging” state, where it has no oxygen inside it, and granting more malleability to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product of this traditional forging process is a “tejo”, which is the traditional name given to the copper after being forged due to its peculiar yew shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA party is assembled, and in a near perfect choreography, the artisans at the forge hammer the “tejo” in a quick succession, one right after the other, to what becomes an almost hypnotic display of precision and coordination to watch. 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The copper can either be spread or made into a convex shape, depending on what the piece that it is planned to become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis “dance of the hammerers” happens several times over the span of several hours, because the piece needs to go back into the fire to keep its malleability and retain the strength it will acquire through the constant hammering of the artisans, this is a process that can sometimes go for long periods of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the base shape of the piece is rendered after the hammering-and-heating process, the piece is then taken to the anvils, awls and chisels of the workshop, where with extreme dedication and passion, the artisans instill every bit of the traditional memory that has been taught one generation after the other for over a 100 years, so deeply rooted to the towns inhabitants, that children from ages 5 and up start learning about their parents’ craft in a dedicated workshop at their school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne careful and precise hammer-blow at a time, fantastically intricate details, patterns, textures, and shapes appear on and around the already passionately forged canvas that this beautiful metal has come to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the finishing touch, a finishing coat is applied to the piece, ranging from deep earthy tones, all the way to the energetic, yet soothing, turquoise tones found in natural copper patina, or even a shiny and reflective copper aesthetic, giving the piece a whole new dimension and presence that you’re sure to enjoy every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e25-year tradition \u003c\/strong\u003eof craftsmanship and a commitment to inspiration, the \u003cstrong\u003e14 Artisan families \u003c\/strong\u003eliving at \u003cstrong\u003eBodega Artesanal’s Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Clara del Cobre\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps on bringing amazing and useful works of art that proudly tell their stories, all while serving their functions elegantly, in a perfect blend of artistic form and function that dance close, all to become a solid experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper lies in vast supply in this town and its surroundings, however, the magic happens when an experienced artisan’s hands masterfully transform this already beautiful and interesting material, with their traditional \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-hammering \u003c\/strong\u003etechnique into ornaments, statues, tools, cookware, you name it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the result of these transformation processes is always sure to \u003cstrong\u003efill your spaces with every last bit of that passion \u003c\/strong\u003ethat the craftsmen at Bodega Artesanal have to offer, in each and every one of their pieces! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus, each piece you purchase \u003cstrong\u003ehelps this amazing Artisan community thrive and grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, get one of their awesome and inspiring pieces today!\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/KmOv1Bb7ugI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Using blowers to feed the heat that will burn the logs and coal inside the pit, heating up the copper piece at the heart of the flames until it melts, at around 1980 ºF and until the firewood consumes, ensuring the metal achieves a “slow-forging” state, where it has no oxygen inside it, and granting more malleability to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product of this traditional forging process is a “tejo”, which is the traditional name given to the copper after being forged due to its peculiar yew shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA party is assembled, and in a near perfect choreography, the artisans at the forge hammer the “tejo” in a quick succession, one right after the other, to what becomes an almost hypnotic display of precision and coordination to watch. The copper can either be spread or made into a convex shape, depending on what the piece that it is planned to become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis “dance of the hammerers” happens several times over the span of several hours, because the piece needs to go back into the fire to keep its malleability and retain the strength it will acquire through the constant hammering of the artisans, this is a process that can sometimes go for long periods of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the base shape of the piece is rendered after the hammering-and-heating process, the piece is then taken to the anvils, awls and chisels of the workshop, where with extreme dedication and passion, the artisans instill every bit of the traditional memory that has been taught one generation after the other for over a 100 years, so deeply rooted to the towns inhabitants, that children from ages 5 and up start learning about their parents’ craft in a dedicated workshop at their school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne careful and precise hammer-blow at a time, fantastically intricate details, patterns, textures, and shapes appear on and around the already passionately forged canvas that this beautiful metal has come to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the finishing touch, a finishing coat is applied to the piece, ranging from deep earthy tones, all the way to the energetic, yet soothing, turquoise tones found in natural copper patina, or even a shiny and reflective copper aesthetic, giving the piece a whole new dimension and presence that you’re sure to enjoy every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e25-year tradition \u003c\/strong\u003eof craftsmanship and a commitment to inspiration, the \u003cstrong\u003e14 Artisan families \u003c\/strong\u003eliving at \u003cstrong\u003eBodega Artesanal’s Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Clara del Cobre\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps on bringing amazing and useful works of art that proudly tell their stories, all while serving their functions elegantly, in a perfect blend of artistic form and function that dance close, all to become a solid experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper lies in vast supply in this town and its surroundings, however, the magic happens when an experienced artisan’s hands masterfully transform this already beautiful and interesting material, with their traditional \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-hammering \u003c\/strong\u003etechnique into ornaments, statues, tools, cookware, you name it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the result of these transformation processes is always sure to \u003cstrong\u003efill your spaces with every last bit of that passion \u003c\/strong\u003ethat the craftsmen at Bodega Artesanal have to offer, in each and every one of their pieces! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus, each piece you purchase \u003cstrong\u003ehelps this amazing Artisan community thrive and grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, get one of their awesome and inspiring pieces today!\u003c\/span\u003e\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\/KmOv1Bb7ugI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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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. 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. 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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. 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. 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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. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 30-35 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\u003e19.69\" high x 7.48\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.14 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"}
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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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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. 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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. 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Masterfully crafted by Purepecha \u003cstrong\u003eartisan Elena Felipe Félix\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\u003e7.87\" high x 7.87\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.87 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. 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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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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","published_at":"2019-04-11T13:50:23-07:00","created_at":"2019-04-11T14:07:24-07:00","vendor":"ELENA FELIPE FELIX","type":"BURNISHED CLAY","tags":["accents","Michoacan","VASES"],"price":8900,"price_min":8900,"price_max":8900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":14601738846271,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BUR-EFF-PIT-01","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Oval-Shaped Green\/Black Vase, Burnished Clay","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":8900,"weight":1800,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-01.jpg?v=1555016865","\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-02.jpg?v=1555016869","\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-03.jpg?v=1555016874","\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-04.jpg?v=1555016888","\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-05.jpg?v=1555016892","\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-06.jpg?v=1555016913"],"featured_image":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-01.jpg?v=1555016865","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3577799442495,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"width":2018,"src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-01.jpg?v=1555016865"},"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-01.jpg?v=1555016865","width":2018},{"alt":null,"id":3577799639103,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"width":2018,"src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-02.jpg?v=1555016869"},"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-02.jpg?v=1555016869","width":2018},{"alt":null,"id":3577799770175,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"width":2018,"src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-03.jpg?v=1555016874"},"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-03.jpg?v=1555016874","width":2018},{"alt":null,"id":3577800458303,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"width":2018,"src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-04.jpg?v=1555016888"},"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-04.jpg?v=1555016888","width":2018},{"alt":null,"id":3577800884287,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"width":2018,"src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-05.jpg?v=1555016892"},"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-05.jpg?v=1555016892","width":2018},{"alt":null,"id":3577802129471,"position":6,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"width":2018,"src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-06.jpg?v=1555016913"},"aspect_ratio":0.985,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/artezzanos.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Cantaro-Oval-Verde-06.jpg?v=1555016913","width":2018}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA garden of wonders and the charming creatures that live in it, this beautiful piece could be a world of its own. 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. 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\u003e10.24\" high x 7.09\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.97 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"}
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