Handcrafted Pottery
Handcrafted Pottery
Earthenware pottery is the most common type of Mexican folk art. First made here around 4500 years ago, today it is a melding of the newer, Spanish techniques of glazing and firing with the ancient Indian shapes, colors and patterns. We feature the Barro Policromado from Izucar de Matamoros, especially the renowned designs of the Castillo family. The family makes our multi-colored Menorah candelabras, too. Recently, we have expanded our selection to also include the terra cotta nativity figurines from Naples, Italy. They are another handcrafted pottery tradition that goes back several centuries.
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This category of Mexican pottery includes handcrafted sculptures, candlesticks, candelabras holding three candles or more, menorahs, trees of life, Talavera stoneware, and Day Of The Dead skeleton art. They are made by artisans living in Puebla, Mexico, and especially in the town of Izucar de Matamoros.
Mexican ceramic candelabras and trees of life are an eduring art form. They evolved from ceremonial incense burners and candleholders of the early potters in the village of Izucar de Matamoros, south of Puebla. Scholars believe that the form of candelabras with tree-like branches evolved out of the tradition of incensing newlywed couples as a form of purification. The Izucar pottery family that does the most traditional work is that of Francisco Flores. Francisco’s late father, Aurelio Flores, is a legendary figure of Mexican popular art. The six siblings of the Castillo family form a dynasty of renowned artists. We are lucky to carry their work!
The Talavera stoneware is made by hand from a blend of two kinds of clay. Once formed, the piece dries for eight weeks before firing. The piece is then dipped in a coating of background glaze. Artists then hand-paint traditional designs before being fired again. This produces a piece with brilliant color and a glass-like, durable surface.
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Catrina Urn, Red and Green
Size: 9 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide
The La Catrina Urn is turned on a potters wheel and decorated by hand. It features a hand painted Catrina eating a slice of watermelon. The urn has a lid and decorative handles, and is painted in red and green with blue accents. The inside of the urn is white. Made in Guanajuato by Mayólica Santa Rosa. It is signed.
SKU: PO-4_25$95.00 -
Catrina Urn, Green
Size: 9 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide
The Catrina Urn is turned on a potters wheel and decorated by hand. It features a hand painted Catrina eating a slice of watermelon. The urn has a lid and decorative handles, and is painted in green with brown accents. The inside of the urn is white. Made in Guanajuato by Mayólica Santa Rosa. It is signed.
SKU: PO-4_27$95.00 -
Catrina Urn, Orange
Size: 9 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide
The Catrina Urn is turned on a potters wheel and decorated by hand. It features a hand painted Catrina eating a slice of watermelon. The urn has a lid and decorative handles, and is painted in orange with green accents. The inside of the urn is white. Made in Guanajuato by Mayólica Santa Rosa. It is signed.
SKU: PO-4_28$95.00 -
Catrina Urn, Red and Blue
Size: 9 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide
The Catrina Urn is turned on a potters wheel and decorated by hand. It features a hand painted Catrina eating a slice of watermelon. The urn has a lid and decorative handles, and is painted in red with blue accents. The inside of the urn is white. Made in Guanajuato by Mayólica Santa Rosa. It is signed.
SKU: PO-4_29$95.00 -
Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 1
Size: 7 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
The Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 1 is an intricately painted piece handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. Superb craftsmanship is really on display with this piece. The vibrant colors are offset by deep set, gray and black eyes and nose. The teeth are also black and gray. This piece is initialized by the artist; GMM. An amazing piece that will certainly be a conversation piece among your Day Of The Dead or Halloween decorations.
SKU: PO-1_001$350.00 -
Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 2
Size: 7 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
The Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 2 is an intricately painted piece handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. Superb craftsmanship is really on display with this piece. The vibrant colors are offset by deep set, gray and black eyes and nose. The teeth are also black and gray. This piece is initialized by the artist; GMM. An amazing piece that will certainly be a conversation piece among your Day Of The Dead or Halloween decorations.
SKU: PO-1_005$350.00 -
Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 1
Size: 9 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 1 is a handmade creation by Virginia Morgan Tepetla. The Lady wears a peach colored gown, and is frocked in a green and gold cape. A yellow aura surrounds her. It features green cacti with purple accents and birds. A narrow candle (not included) fits into the receptacle. It is a beautiful addition to any holiday decor. The initials of the artist are written on the back of the candelabra.
SKU: PO-3_003$67.00 -
Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 2
Size: Size: 9 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 2 is a handmade creation by Virginia Morgan Tepetla. The Lady wears an elaborate floral gown, and is frocked in a dark purple and gold cape. A pink aura surrounds her. It features green cacti with orange accents and a bird to her left. A narrow candle (not included) fits into the receptacle. It is a beautiful addition to any holiday decor. The initials of the artist are written on the back of the candelabra.
SKU: PO-3_004$67.00 -
Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 3
Size: Size: 9 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 3 is a handmade creation by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. The Lady wears a bluegown, and is frocked in a maroon and gold cape. A gold and maroon aura surrounds her. It features green cacti with purple accents and birds. A narrow candle (not included) fits into the receptacle. It is a beautiful addition to any holiday decor. This piece is signed.
SKU: PO-3_005$67.00 -
Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 4
Size: Size: 9 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Lady of Guadalupe Single Candelabra, Design 4 is a handmade creation by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. The Lady wears a gold gown, and is frocked in a maroon and gold cape. A purple aura surrounds her. It features green cacti with orange accents and a bird to her left. A narrow candle (not included) fits into the receptacle. It is a beautiful addition to any holiday decor.
SKU: PO-3_006$67.00 -
Small Catrina With Owls Candelabra
Size: 6 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide
The Small Catrina With Owls Candelabra is painted in black, gray, and gold. The three candle receptacles are about a quarter inch in diameter to hold small candles. An owl sits on each shoulder. Signed by the artist.
SKU: PO-1_012$35.00 -
Miniature Blue Single Candelabra
Size: 3 inches tall x 1.5 inches wide
The Miniature Blue Single Candelabra holds one birthday candle. This cheery candelabra is painted in shades of blue and green and features three white birds. Perfect for a festive birthday celebration; especially if you would like the candle to be positioned apart from the cake!
SKU: PO-1_016$20.00 -
Miniature Catrina Skull Candelabra
Size: 1.75 inches tall x 2 inches wide
The Miniature Catrina Skull Candelabra holds one birthday-sized candle. The skull has deep set eyes. It is painted in blue and white with black hair. The base is bright orange with a blue border.
SKU: PO-1_022$20.00 -
Miniature Lady Of Guadalupe Candlestick
Size: 4.75 inches tall x 2.5 inches wide
The Miniature Lady Of Guadalupe Candlestick holds a birthday candle. It is a classic sculpture of the Lady surrounded by an aura with St. Juan under her. She is dressed in purple and is surrounded by an orange aura. A yellow bird and green cacti are also featured.
SKU: PO-1_018$25.00 -
Miniature Candlestick With Cactus And Yellow Bird
Size: 2.75 inches tall x 2.25 inches wide
The Miniature Candlestick With Cactus And Yellow Bird is painted blue and features a green cactus, yellow bird and sienna colored flower buds. It holds a birthday candle.
SKU: PO-1_024$20.00 -
Miniature Candlestick With Cactus And Brown Bird
Size: 2.75 inches tall x 2.25 inches wide
The Miniature Candlestick With Cactus And Brown Bird is painted blue and features a green cactus, brown bird and purple colored flower buds. It holds a birthday candle.
SKU: PO-1_025$20.00 -
Miniature Pink Lady Of Guadalupe Candlestick
Size: 4.75 inches tall x 2.5 inches wide
The Miniature Pink Lady Of Guadalupe Candlestick holds a birthday candle. It is a classic sculpture of the Lady surrounded by an aura with St. Juan under her. She is dressed in pink and is surrounded by a pink and purple aura. A pink bird and green cacti with yellow buds are also featured.
SKU: PO-1_026$25.00 -
Miniature Catrina Skull Candlestick
Size: 1.75 inches tall x 2 inches wide
The Miniature Catrina Skull Candlestick holds one birthday-sized candle. The skull has deep set eyes. It is painted in gray and black with black hair. The base is blue with a gray and black border.
SKU: PO-1_027$20.00 -
Orange Menorah
Size: 11 inches wide x 10.5 inches tall
The Orange Menorah is handcrafted by Alejandro Castillo. It is made of Polychrome pottery, fired in a high temperature gas oven. Hand painted on the front with bold colors and intricate designs. It features fifteen flowers and twelve dangles. The back is signed and painted a bright yellow. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items may be higher than for other products on the site.
SKU: PO-6_13$155.00 -
Frida Candelabra
Size: 10.5 inches tall x 6.5 inches wide
The Frida Candelabra is handcrafted by Alejandro Castillo. It is made of Polychrome pottery, fired in a high temperature gas oven. Hand painted on the front with bold colors and intricate designs. The scarf is black and gray. It features six flowers and four birds. Colors may vary slightly between the two designs. The back is signed.
SKU: PO-1_036$98.00 -
Skull Wall Sculpture
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Skull Wall Sculpture is made by Alejandro Castillo. This decorative skull is of Frida Kahlo. It has an intricately painted mask. The hair is adorned with butterflies, birds, and flowers. She has colorful dangly earrings. There is a hook in the back to hang it on a wall. It is signed.
SKU: PO-1_002$65.00 -
Primavera Candelabra
Size: 8.5 inches tall and wide
The Primavera Candelabra of Polychrome pottery is handmade by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz. It features eight little birds, two butterflies, six large flowers and eight flower buds. The bold colors make the hand painted intricate design pop. Colors may vary slightly. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items may be higher than for other products on our site.
SKU: PO-3_11$95.00 -
Angel Candlestick
Size: 13 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Angel Candlestick of polychrome pottery is made by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz, Puebla. It is very colorful and features an angel surrounded by birds, stars, the sun, and the moon. The candlestick features three large flowers and leaves. buds and dangles complete the adornment. The candlestick is painted with intricate designs. Colors vary slightly as each is unique. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items may be higher than for other products on our site.
SKU: PO-3_30$90.00 -
Purple Menorah
Size: 10.5 inches tall x 11 inches wide
The Purple Menorah is handcrafted by Alejandro Castillo. It is made of Polychrome pottery, fired in a high temperature gas oven. The intricate designs are hand painted on the front. It is multi-colored, but the purple tones catch your eye. It features fifteen flowers and twelve dangles. The back is signed and painted yellow. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items may be higher than for other products on the site.
SKU: PO-6_15$155.00 -
Blue Menorah
Size: 10.5 inches tall x 11 inches wide
The Blue Menorah is handcrafted by Alejandro Castillo. It is made of Polychrome pottery, fired in a high temperature gas oven. The intricate designs are hand painted on the front. It is multi-colored, but the blue tones catch your eye. It features fifteen flowers and twelve dangles. The back is signed and painted yellow. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items may be higher than for other products on the site.
SKU: PO-6_16$155.00 -
Red Menorah
Size: 10.5 inches tall x 11 inches wide
The Red Menorah is handcrafted by Alejandro Castillo. It is made of Polychrome pottery, fired in a high temperature gas oven. The intricate designs are hand painted on the front. It is multi-colored, but the red tones catch your eye. It features fifteen flowers and twelve dangles. The back is signed and painted yellow. NOTE: Due to the size and fragility of these candelabras, they need to be shipped in a larger box with additional bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Thus, shipping charges for these items may be higher than for other products on the site.
SKU: PO-6_18$155.00 -
Catrina Spoon Rest
Size: 9.5 inches long x 4.5 inches wide
The Catrina Spoon Rest is made by Mayólica Santa Rosa. It features an image of Catrina’s portrait wearing her large green hat. It has a shiny finish and it is signed.
SKU: PO-4_03$35.00 -
Devil Wall Art, Set of Two
Size: 3 inches tall x 1.75 inches wide x 1 inch deep
The Devil Wall Art is a set of two, three dimensional pottery sculptures. These small devils have orange faces, horns, and a headdress.
SKU: PO-1_040$20.00