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Talavera pottery in Mexico: Traditional style listed by UNESCO

It is a style of ceramics that dates back centuries and a tradition that links Spain and Mexico. Now, the cultural significance of "Talavera" pottery has been officially recognised by the United Nations's cultural agency, UNESCO. Al Jazeera's John Holman reports from Puebla in Mexico, where the style has become intertwined with the city's identity.

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Heirlooms Thrift & Gift’s Hidden Treasures: Mexican Pottery

In our Hidden Treasures video series, we share the story behind interesting items often found in our store. This Mexican-made pottery from about 1930-40s. It depicts natural elements, such as flowers and birds. Natural pigments were most likely mixed into the slip that was used as the coating on the clay. Note: Although these items

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Mexican Pottery Making part 3: Barro Canelo

This is a short craftsmanship documentary by Many Makers about the Master Artisan Isabel Pajarito and ‘barro canelo’, which translates to cinnamon pottery. This technique is said to date back to pre-Hispanic times. What is particularly fascinating about this technique is that the pieces change their colour entirely during firing: when the pieces are placed

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