Zócalo Blog
The Art of Catrinas in Capula, Michoacán
In Capula, Michoacán, clay becomes a celebration of life, death, and imagination. Known for its distinctive pottery traditions, the town has also...Read more...
Piña Vidriada Legacy
The piña vidriada of San José de Gracia begins with a simple moment, Elisa Madrigal Martínez walking the hills in search of firewood, where she recognized the form of a pineapple...
La Memoria de La Tierra: The Living Clay of Atzompa Grey Clay
Atzompa Grey Clay, barro gris is a living reflection of the land in Oaxaca, carrying within it the depth of time... Read More...
Patambán: The Fertile Land Of Charanda
In Patamban, Michoacán, generations of Purépecha artisans continue transforming the region’s rich red charanda clay into ceramics rooted in heritage... Read More...
The Intricate Negative Imprint Technique A Living Practice from Zinapécuaro, Michoacán
In Zinapécuaro, Michoacán, the work of Taller Solís carries forward an ancient ceramic tradition known as the negative imprint technique, a process... Read more...
