Handcrafted Enchanted Flowers Ceramic Vase (Mexico)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Vase is intended for decorative use only Jar is not watertight Not for use with foods Flowery mosaics invoke Mexico's lush vegetation Created by the Castillo family Hand-shaped ceramic jar is painted using mineral dyes to color the blossoming composition The Castillo family has many years of experience hand-crafting Talavera-style ceramics. Their workshop seeks to rescue this traditional, world-renowned ceramic style. To create this Talavera-style art, native clays of the region are mixed, then liquified and poured into molds. Once the creation is dry it is removed from its mold and smoothed, then permitted to dry completely for two more days before being fired at 950 degrees Celsius. After firing, the ceramic is submerged into glaze, then left to dry. The design is sketched onto the clay and the outlines and patterns are painted by hand with fine brushes. Finally, the piece is high-fired at 1, 000 degrees Celsius to crystallize the colors. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. Imported