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Mexican Designers and Artisans Bring Innovation to the Pottery Tradition of Oaxaca

05/13/2011
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  • Bartola Collection
    Designed by Silvia García and Daniela Esponda during one of the trainning workshops directed by Pekka Harni, Yuka Takahashi and Kythzia Barrera. Black clay, polished. Hand made production, wood kiln, oxigen reduction, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.
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  • Chia Pot
    Description: Reinterpretation of a traditional technique used in Oaxaca fas a symbol of abundance. Water, in the inside of the pot, nurtures the seeds, on the outside, through the porosity quality of clay.
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  • Lead Free Glazes
    Specially formulated to match the expectations of traditional craftsmen but aiming for a higher market, our glazes give a safer working environment to artisans and final users will purchase a high quality product.
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  • Trainning, follow up and collaboration as key factors
    Through collaboration, commitment and care we give shape to a world that promotes the same qualities.
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  • Traditional processes for social sustainability
    The seed for innovation is found in tradition. Our production processes respect and understand diversity and traditional knowledge.
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  • Environmentally wise
    In traditional production, a profound understanding of environmental limitations ensures a long term and sustainable approach.
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  • Domingo Collection
    Produced in San Bartolo Coyotepec and designed by Serena Simón Lopez and Kythzia Barrera. The black color comes from the oxygen reduction process in the kiln and the content of minerals within the clay.
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  • Domingo Collection
    Produced in San Bartolo Coyotepec and designed by Serena Simón Lopez and Kythzia Barrera. The black color comes from the oxygen reduction process in the kiln and the content of minerals within the clay.
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  • Familia Mateo Collection
    Produced in San Marcos Tlapazola and designed by Alberta Mateo Sánchez and Ana Gómez. This product was inspired by the traditional chilli sauce pot, baby pig, seldom found in markets in Mexico.
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  • Los Chavez Collection
    Produced in San Martín Mexicapan by Alfarería Chavez Workshop and designed by Kythzia Barrera, this product is the origin of the whole project where lead free glazes were put into used for the first time.
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  • Los Chavez Collection
    Produced in San Martín Mexicapan by Alfarería Chavez Workshop and designed by Kythzia Barrera, this product is the origin of the whole project where lead free glazes were put into used for the first time.
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  • Lineo G21 Collection
    This product was inspired in a traditional bowl to drink chocolate in Oaxaca. The chocolate bowl has its origins in prehispanic times. Design by Kythzia Barrera, produced by Arta Ceramica in Mexico City.
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  • Necklaces Collection
    Designed by Daniela Esponda and Estela Cardoso, this product is made in San Bartolo Coyotopec . Using the skills develop by Estela’s family which used to produce “catholic rosarios” the necklace is a more marketable product that aims for a young public.
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Bartola Collection

Designed by Silvia GarcĂ­a and Daniela Esponda during one of the trainning workshops directed by Pekka Harni, Yuka Takahashi and Kythzia Barrera. Black clay, polished. Hand made production, wood kiln, oxigen reduction, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.

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