 | |  | |  | |  |
COCUCHAS POTTERY The distinctive size shape and surface of Cocuchas pottery is unique to the village of Cocucho in the Mexican State of Michoacan. It stems from a primitive North African technique taught to the Perepecha indian villagers by Spanish monks 300 years ago. Each piece of this remarkable large-scaled pottery which requires six days to complete, is hand formed, charcoal pit fired and hand rubbed. Size and shape are controlled by the hand and eye of the artist without the use of a wheel, mold or other mechanical devise. The Sleek shape and earthy mottled finish of these spectacular urns are unique to the Cocuchas pottery made by the women in the Purepecha village of Cocucho, Michoacan, Mexico. Large rings of clay- volcanic ash, sand and water, mixed by bare feet - are pulled by hand into shapes planed true with corncob. then smoothed with wet stone. Then the fire flash markings from the charcoal pit are burnished with corn meal to create a smooth, natural unpainted finish. |
| THE CHIAPAS DOVE Here in Armatenango Del Valle, a traditional Mayan village in the southern state of Chiapas in Mexico, only the women are permitted to be potters. Clad in striking, colorful garb, serene at their work, they carry on the millennium-old tradition of creating pottery for both use and sale. The dove that is being made, to be painted with natural pigments after being smoothed and dried in the sun, is one of the most popular and distinctive items. It is said of these women that they have terracotta souls and hearts of baked clay. "This is a lyrical description, to be sure, and true. It suits them. |
| TARAHUMARA chihuahua |
| The Tarahumara produce a rich Variety of handcrafts that include tools, drums,adornments, pots, wool blankets, bags, skirts and violins. Their principal festival is that of Holy Week or Semana Santa. |
|
| Sedona Style L.L.C. 7850 Dean Martin Dr. 505 Las Vegas, NV 89139 (702) 732-4002 |
Sedona Style rustic stuff Las Vegas, NV Southwest Style Pottery and rustic handcrafts imported from the artisans of Mexico.
Authentic drums, artifacts, collectibles, antiques generations of skilled technique to produce these works of art. Sedona Style Las
Vegas furniture, accessories, pottery, artifacts, artwork, wall decor and much more. Visit our showroom in The Furniture Warehouse
District, Las Vegas Nevada.
Authentic drums, artifacts, collectibles, antiques generations of skilled technique to produce these works of art. Sedona Style Las
Vegas furniture, accessories, pottery, artifacts, artwork, wall decor and much more. Visit our showroom in The Furniture Warehouse
District, Las Vegas Nevada.
