POTTERY

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

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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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Ball-Shaped White/Brown Vase,
Burnished Clay

Description As if they were swiftly flying around a field, the hummingbirds on this finely...

$99.00

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Masterfully crafted by \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. 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Elongated Red/White Vase, Burnished Clay

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Two-Handled<br>Tall Neck Vase,<br>Burnished Clay

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Two-Handled
Tall Neck Vase,
Burnished Clay

Description With its elegant lines, beautiful texture and amazing artwork, this Two-handled vase ticks all...

$79.00

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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 25-35 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.62\" height x 6.29\" width x 9.84\" length\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\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 Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Margarita-Diaz-Gomez_large.jpg?v=1566336656\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita Diaz Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing 43 years old, she is one of the most representative Chiapas-born Artisans, creating Jaguars that easily surpass the three-feet length among other beautiful and representative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe lives in a humble home filled with a warm and welcoming vibe to it, her doors are always open, and everyone is always well received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e started working when she was just 12 years old, crafting smaller pieces and following her parents’ tradition and teachings. It was then, when she turned 14 years old, that she started working and crafting bigger pieces, such as pigeon-shaped flower pots, and through perseverance and dedication, she crafted her first Jaguar Sculpture by age 31.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jaguar \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e makes is completely hand-sculpted, no molds are used, her first references for molding the figure were mostly from pictures in magazines, and some videos from the animal, trying to replicate the figure of a living jaguar, and achieving it with incredible precision. Her works are complex, and get their start with the extraction of the clays from the clay pits, having them completely cleaned of impurities and preparing the clay with the right malleable proportion for the sculpting process followed by the decoration of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita’s\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred working spot is her front porch, she spends long hours meticulously painting her pieces there, with all care and dedication to her art. It is right there, at her porch, where she usually sets her pieces in display for sale, hoping some traveler wanders around and acquires a piece of her works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e decorates one of her bigger jaguars (usually up to 39.3”x 23.6”), she can spend up to 8 days finely painting each of the spots and beautiful details on the piece, smaller jaguars could take around 2 days to paint, and other smaller pieces could take her half a day to paint, she is a full-time artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo of the Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BEtlfAst3c8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Pigeon Flower Pot Small, Chiapas Pottery

Description Gazing with both elegance and a cautious look, this curious Pigeon by Artisan Margarita Diaz Gomez not...

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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 style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\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"}

Square Jewelry Box, Burnished Clay

Description Depicting a charming and curious bird sitting on some beautiful branches, this art piece...

$89.00

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It is with this clay paste that the molding of the pieces begins, using a wheel, from which vases, flower pots, and other creations come to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a piece is molded, it is left outside to dry for two to three days, being exposed directly to the sunlight for any humidity to evaporate. The pieces are then put through the first firing, with temperatures up to 1652 Fº degrees for timespans that range from 5 to 6 hours. Once the pieces cool down, the most laborious and artistic part of the process starts, a decoration process with the most fantastic designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece is painted with brushes made by the artisan himself using dog fur. 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Deers Salad Plate, Petatillo Clay

Description The best meals can also be paired with the most inspiring salad plate to enjoy them,...

$159.00

Pigeons Coffee Cup & Plate, Petatillo Clay

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Crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisan Geronimo Ramos Flores\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-molded and hand-painted, these beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ePetatillo 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 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\u003eCup: 2.17\" high x 4.72\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate: 0.79\u003cspan\u003e\" high x 5.91\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.88 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Petatillo Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by the thoroughness with which spaces in between the main figures are carefully decorated, receiving millimetric interlaced lines that form patterns resembling those of a \u003cstrong\u003ePetate\u003c\/strong\u003e weave, hence the naming for such beautiful technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colors mainly used for this technique are black and white, with designs that include nature-inspired motifs, therefor, there is a presence of green tones in these pieces, which are extracted from copper. 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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Once the pieces are completely painted, they are then submerged in an enamel giving the piece a glossy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is then that the piece is fired again in the oven, reaching roughly 212 Fº degrees for eight hours. 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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"}

Pigeons Coffee Cup & Plate, Petatillo Clay

Description With beautiful strokes and contrasting tones, this beautiful plate and its pigeons are sure to...

$99.00

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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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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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This is a piece worthy of a special spot in your collection, as well as a true example of the traditional Mayan Pottery that is still produced in Amatenango del Valle, Chiapas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from local clays and painted with water based acrylic paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDetails:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 55-65 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24.8\" height x 18.11\" width x 37.4\" length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e88.18 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 Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Margarita-Diaz-Gomez_large.jpg?v=1566336656\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita Diaz Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing 43 years old, she is one of the most representative Chiapas-born Artisans, creating Jaguars that easily surpass the three-feet length among other beautiful and representative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe lives in a humble home filled with a warm and welcoming vibe to it, her doors are always open, and everyone is always well received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e started working when she was just 12 years old, crafting smaller pieces and following her parents’ tradition and teachings. It was then, when she turned 14 years old, that she started working and crafting bigger pieces, such as pigeon-shaped flower pots, and through perseverance and dedication, she crafted her first Jaguar Sculpture by age 31.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jaguar \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e makes is completely hand-sculpted, no molds are used, her first references for molding the figure were mostly from pictures in magazines, and some videos from the animal, trying to replicate the figure of a living jaguar, and achieving it with incredible precision. Her works are complex, and get their start with the extraction of the clays from the clay pits, having them completely cleaned of impurities and preparing the clay with the right malleable proportion for the sculpting process followed by the decoration of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita’s\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred working spot is her front porch, she spends long hours meticulously painting her pieces there, with all care and dedication to her art. It is right there, at her porch, where she usually sets her pieces in display for sale, hoping some traveler wanders around and acquires a piece of her works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e decorates one of her bigger jaguars (usually up to 39.3”x 23.6”), she can spend up to 8 days finely painting each of the spots and beautiful details on the piece, smaller jaguars could take around 2 days to paint, and other smaller pieces could take her half a day to paint, she is a full-time artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo of the Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BEtlfAst3c8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Extra Large Jaguar Mother, Chiapas Pottery

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Nowadays, some artisans mix traditional and modern processes to produce these crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process starts with the collection of clay in Tonala’s Mines, big chunks of soil are pulverized and then mixed with a stronger type of clay called “Liga” (a binding clay), the clays are kneaded and molded into unique forms. The oven is prepared, and pieces, sculpted days before, are fired. It is before firing, that the clay has a dark tone to it. The pieces must be dried outdoors before being fired, otherwise they may explode while in the oven. Each figure is then rubbed with Betus (Birch Tree) Oil, right before being fired, giving a lacquered aspect to the finished pieces. The firing process is carried on with a low temperature compared to other types of ceramics. Ovens are simple brick holes covered in antique tiles. After the pieces are fired, they are colored with industrial anilines, the final coating of Betus oil is applied directly with the hands, rubbed in without using any brushes. 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His teachers were his father, Eleuterio Hernandez Ortega, and her Grandmother, Natividad Hernandez. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerardo Ortega\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with his brothers, Oscar and Junior, has been creating these whimsical clay figures for over 20 years. They follow his grandmother´s steps using the traditional “\u003cstrong\u003eBarro Betus\u003c\/strong\u003e” technique. They are constantly looking for ways to innovate and developing new products, while remaining loyal to the arts, and expanding imagination while contributing socially to the community they live in. \u003cstrong\u003eGerardo\u003c\/strong\u003e has provided apprenticeship opportunities to young people who want to learn from his craft. Many have tried copying his style, but \u003cstrong\u003eGerardo\u003c\/strong\u003e remains as the original creator of these treasured pieces. His work can be found in museums all round the region. 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Extra Large Rooster, Betus Clay

Description Rooster(s) have always belonged to a special part of our cultures, be it as...

$479.00

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Nowadays, some artisans mix traditional and modern processes to produce these crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process starts with the collection of clay in Tonala’s Mines, big chunks of soil are pulverized and then mixed with a stronger type of clay called “Liga” (a binding clay), the clays are kneaded and molded into unique forms. The oven is prepared, and pieces, sculpted days before, are fired. It is before firing, that the clay has a dark tone to it. The pieces must be dried outdoors before being fired, otherwise they may explode while in the oven. Each figure is then rubbed with Betus (Birch Tree) Oil, right before being fired, giving a lacquered aspect to the finished pieces. The firing process is carried on with a low temperature compared to other types of ceramics. Ovens are simple brick holes covered in antique tiles. After the pieces are fired, they are colored with industrial anilines, the final coating of Betus oil is applied directly with the hands, rubbed in without using any brushes. As of today, the usage of acrylic paints and synthetic lacquer have given brighter and more colorful figures, as well as making a faster production process.\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\/Gerardo-ortega_7e22116d-b936-410d-b227-0d9228ecd04a_large.jpg?v=1524681733\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerardo Ortega\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour generations of tradition do converge in \u003cstrong\u003eGerardo Ortega’s “Ortega’s Folk”\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshop, who, along with his artisan brothers, has been crafting surreal and fantastical pieces for over 40 years, with one of Santa Cruz de las Huertas’, Tonala, Jalisco, most representative techniques: \u003cstrong\u003eBetus Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHis grandparents used to work in the fields, for both reap and sow, and on their free time, they dedicated to their art’s development. \u003cstrong\u003eGerardo\u003c\/strong\u003e’s grandmother designed pieces such as roosters, other animals, chandeliers, fruits and other surreal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerardo Ortega\u003c\/strong\u003e is very known for his \u003cstrong\u003eTrees of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e. His teachers were his father, Eleuterio Hernandez Ortega, and her Grandmother, Natividad Hernandez. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerardo Ortega\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with his brothers, Oscar and Junior, has been creating these whimsical clay figures for over 20 years. They follow his grandmother´s steps using the traditional “\u003cstrong\u003eBarro Betus\u003c\/strong\u003e” technique. They are constantly looking for ways to innovate and developing new products, while remaining loyal to the arts, and expanding imagination while contributing socially to the community they live in. \u003cstrong\u003eGerardo\u003c\/strong\u003e has provided apprenticeship opportunities to young people who want to learn from his craft. Many have tried copying his style, but \u003cstrong\u003eGerardo\u003c\/strong\u003e remains as the original creator of these treasured pieces. His work can be found in museums all round the region. 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Flower Covered Siren, Betus Clay

Description A couple hundred years ago, there was this popular idea that mermaids could make...

$139.00

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This is a piece worthy of a special spot in your collection, as well as a true example of the traditional Mayan Pottery that is still produced in Amatenango del Valle, Chiapas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade from local clays and painted with water based acrylic paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDetails:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 25-35 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.37\" height x 16.92\" width x 13.58\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.7 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 Artisan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Margarita-Diaz-Gomez_large.jpg?v=1566336656\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita Diaz Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing 43 years old, she is one of the most representative Chiapas-born Artisans, creating Jaguars that easily surpass the three-feet length among other beautiful and representative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe lives in a humble home filled with a warm and welcoming vibe to it, her doors are always open, and everyone is always well received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e started working when she was just 12 years old, crafting smaller pieces and following her parents’ tradition and teachings. It was then, when she turned 14 years old, that she started working and crafting bigger pieces, such as pigeon-shaped flower pots, and through perseverance and dedication, she crafted her first Jaguar Sculpture by age 31.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jaguar \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e makes is completely hand-sculpted, no molds are used, her first references for molding the figure were mostly from pictures in magazines, and some videos from the animal, trying to replicate the figure of a living jaguar, and achieving it with incredible precision. Her works are complex, and get their start with the extraction of the clays from the clay pits, having them completely cleaned of impurities and preparing the clay with the right malleable proportion for the sculpting process followed by the decoration of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita’s\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred working spot is her front porch, she spends long hours meticulously painting her pieces there, with all care and dedication to her art. It is right there, at her porch, where she usually sets her pieces in display for sale, hoping some traveler wanders around and acquires a piece of her works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita\u003c\/strong\u003e decorates one of her bigger jaguars (usually up to 39.3”x 23.6”), she can spend up to 8 days finely painting each of the spots and beautiful details on the piece, smaller jaguars could take around 2 days to paint, and other smaller pieces could take her half a day to paint, she is a full-time artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo of the Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BEtlfAst3c8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Birds and Flowers Clay Basket, Chiapas Pottery

Description Almost as if captured right before flying off from between a fresh flowers shrub,...

$99.00

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This piece, made by \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Artisan Pablo Pajarito\u003c\/strong\u003e is simply spectacular, also, its clay helps keeping water fresher, for your flowers to keep a longer lasting beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\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\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 30-45 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.75\" high x 12.60\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.48 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 Canelo Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanelo Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e (Traditional Cinnamon colored Clay) is one of 5 traditional types of Clay from Tonala, and it has an amazing technique all its own as Traditional “\u003cstrong\u003eBarro Canelo\u003c\/strong\u003e”, originally from El Rosario, a community that belongs to the Municipality of Tonala, Jalisco. This technique is considered a Prehispanic Legacy, and nowadays is still completely handcrafted, with natural pigments only found in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is known as “Canelo” due to it’s color’s similarity to Cinnamon. It’s Terracotta colors make it a very particular type of clay in it’s finished state. This technique has a similar firing process as do most techniques, what changes here is both paint and finish; it is distinguishable because the pigments used are 100% natural and made by the artisan himself. Paint and finish are not noticeable until the piece is fired, this is when different hues of brown appear. The technique was traditionally used for producing water jugs that could keep the water cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Pablo-pajarito_3e3872f1-faed-441a-94c7-d331dddc8000.jpg?v=1524677323\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePablo Pajarito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands of five generations of talented and dedicated men and women have preserved the cultural heritage of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and even their great-great-grandparents. That is the case of \u003cstrong\u003ePablo Pajarito\u003c\/strong\u003e. Being in his workshop is entering the very essence of this Technique. \u003cstrong\u003ePablo\u003c\/strong\u003e started working on his technique at a very young age, sanding and softening the easier pieces in his family’s shop. It was at the age of ten that \u003cstrong\u003ePablo\u003c\/strong\u003e started practicing his first pencil strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePablo Pajarito\u003c\/strong\u003e’s crafts are exquisite works of art that go from Tequila cups to Collection pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has won awards in numerous contests, as well as having a highlight moment when he collaborated with a Japanese artist. A collaboration that took 4 Months to deliver a statue of a robot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePablo\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys his work very much. He also finds gratification helping other Mexican artisans develop their techniques. As well as collaborating on new projects and ideas with his homonymous \u003cstrong\u003ePablo Reza\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eWixarika\u003c\/strong\u003e artisan from Jalisco’s High Sierra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, \u003cstrong\u003ePablo\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts around 6 small pieces a day, but when he embarks on a project for a contest or a collector, he can pour a lot of time and dedication into it, a single collection piece may take from 15 days to 1 Month to produce.\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\/NlnqM9JyMHQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Fishes Vase, Canelo Clay

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