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Filigrana Clay Mini Chimney, Candle Holder Artistic Oaxaca México By Artisans Handmade Crafts, Home Decor Folk Art, Pastillaje Technique
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“Oaxaca Mini Chimney – Candle Holder”
Description:
Natural and red Clay
Handmade
Unique Designs
Dimensions: 7.5” tall 8”wide (aprox)
Situated just a short drive from the bustling center of Oaxaca, the quaint village of Santa María Atzompa is celebrated for its distinctive green clay and the refined “Pastillaje” or clay filigree craftsmanship. This artisanal technique involves the delicate handcrafting of figures from clay, followed by the artful application of thin clay strands which are shaped into intricate floral and leaf designs that embellish each piece.
The process is characterized by the blending of two specific types of clay: the locally sourced green clay from Santa María Atzompa and the red clay from the nearby region of Donají. This combination not only offers a visual richness to the pieces but also ensures they are robust and textured.
Artisans in Santa María Atzompa pour their skill and cultural heritage into each piece, carefully molding, painting, and firing them in traditional wood ovens. This intense process allows for the clays to fuse and the colors to deepen, producing unique variations in each piece. Although these items may feature minor imperfections, such as small cracks or subtle discrepancies in color, these are natural traits of their handcrafted nature and do not compromise their usability.
These clay items are more than mere decorations; they are a vibrant expression of the rich pottery tradition of Oaxaca, encapsulating centuries of knowledge and cultural narratives. Each piece is a prized item, revered for both its aesthetic beauty and its deep cultural resonance, often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of authentic artisanal crafts.
“Oaxaca Mini Chimney – Candle Holder”
Description:
Natural and red Clay
Handmade
Unique Designs
Dimensions: 7.5” tall 8”wide (aprox)
Situated just a short drive from the bustling center of Oaxaca, the quaint village of Santa María Atzompa is celebrated for its distinctive green clay and the refined “Pastillaje” or clay filigree craftsmanship. This artisanal technique involves the delicate handcrafting of figures from clay, followed by the artful application of thin clay strands which are shaped into intricate floral and leaf designs that embellish each piece.
The process is characterized by the blending of two specific types of clay: the locally sourced green clay from Santa María Atzompa and the red clay from the nearby region of Donají. This combination not only offers a visual richness to the pieces but also ensures they are robust and textured.
Artisans in Santa María Atzompa pour their skill and cultural heritage into each piece, carefully molding, painting, and firing them in traditional wood ovens. This intense process allows for the clays to fuse and the colors to deepen, producing unique variations in each piece. Although these items may feature minor imperfections, such as small cracks or subtle discrepancies in color, these are natural traits of their handcrafted nature and do not compromise their usability.
These clay items are more than mere decorations; they are a vibrant expression of the rich pottery tradition of Oaxaca, encapsulating centuries of knowledge and cultural narratives. Each piece is a prized item, revered for both its aesthetic beauty and its deep cultural resonance, often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of authentic artisanal crafts.
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