Mexican Ceramics

My Quest for Mexico’s Best Talavera Pottery: Part I | Fresh P

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A small bowl in a gift shop in Sayulita, Mexico lead me across country in search for Mexico's best Talavera artist.

About Juan Carlos Castillo Reye’s and his company Alfareria Contemporanea
A medium sized platter takes the artist 4 hours to paint. There are ten artists working in the only factory of it’s kind in Mexico. Juan Carlos has traveled to Spain in search of inspiration for his pottery; his primary influences are from the regions of Los Moros and Talavera. His tiles are sold in Phoenix and San Diego, but his pieces are ordered and shipped individually from his WhatsApp account using his phone number. Photos are on his WhatsApp page. He does not speak English, so you’ll have to order in Spanish. The pottery is fired at 950c/1742f for 5 hours.

Alfareria Contemporanea
Owner: Juan Carlos Castillo Reyes
Our new addres is Chiapas # 56 center zone Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato, we are located near the artisanal corridor "Jose Alfredo Jiménez".
Alfacontempomx@gmail.com
Telephone (+52) 418 105 5273

Factory
Constitución #28
Col. Padre Hildago
Tel (+52) 418 100 2801

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Mexican Ceramics (1966)

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Mexican Ceramics (1966)
This highly informative, well-made film focused on four geograophical areas: 1) Coyotepec, 2) Metepec (the art of Timotéo), 3) Tonalá (the work of Señores Palacios and Galván), 4) Puebla. Here we see low-fire pottery making as it was done by primitive methods before the potter's wheel, and the manufacture of the beautiful blue and white Talavera and polychrome high-fire pottery of Puebla.

Talavera pottery in Mexico: Traditional style listed by UNESCO

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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

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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 may no longer be available, we receive similar items in the store. Stop in to discover your own treasures to take home! Heirlooms supports the work of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Learn more about Hospice of the Red River Valley at www.hrrv.org.

Talavera Pottery Art Process

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Talavera Pottery – made in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, is shown in full detail with both photos and videos. Talavera pottery is hand-made, from start to finish, from the mold maker to the skilled painter, and there are many steps involved to create the vibrant and beautiful pottery. Enjoy the movie, as we have enjoyed buying and selling Talavera pottery the last 13 years. Tony and Marion Akers – representing Carlota Gardens.

Mexican Pottery Making part 3: Barro Canelo

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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 into the kiln they are various blue-grey and yellow shades, and when they come out they are white, red and orange!
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Esto es un cortometraje de Many Makers sobre el Maestro Artesano Isabel Pajarito y 'barro canelo'. Se dice que esta técnica data de tiempos prehispánicos. Lo que es particularmente fascinante de esta técnica es que las piezas cambian su color por completo durante la cocción: cuando las piezas se colocan en el horno, son de varios tonos azul grisáceo y amarillo ¡y cuando salen son blancas, rojas y anaranjadas!

Artisanal talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala (Mexico)

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UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – 2019
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Description: The making processes associated with the artisanal talavera in Mexico and ceramics in Spain are identified with two communities in each country. Despite changes over time – including the use of electric potter’s wheels – the artisanal processes closely resemble those from the sixteenth century. Key skills include preparing the clay, making the earthenware using a potter’s wheel or cast, decorating, preparing enamels and pigments and managing the kiln. Related knowledge and skills are mostly borne by master earthenware artisans and ceramists, who transmit them to the next generations within their workshops or in the family setting.
Country(ies): Mexico; Spain
© Altamira Entertainment, 2018
Duration: 00:10:36 – Support: USB key (0146200007)