'Swirling Art' Chulucanas Ceramic Vase (Peru)-Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Swirling Art' (PERU)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Product Features: Add a touch of Peruvian flair to your home decor with this unique ceramic vase Decorative accessory boasts a touch of modern artistry Hand-crafted vase is made of Chulucanas ceramic, which can be traced back to the Vicus culture in 500 B.C. Based on the classic two-toned coloring principle of Chulucanas ceramics, this vase is adorned with black swirls over a white background For decorative use only Hand wash Story Behind the Art: 'Hello, I'm Rafael Medel Arellano. I was born in Lima, Peru. I've always liked art very much. One day I had the urge to travel to Chulucanas. And there I understood that this is my world. I stayed in Chulucanas and began to work with local communities there. I'd choose the pieces I liked but I realized that they lacked something. So we formed a great team in which we all worked on the finishing process. In the classic style of Chulucanas, a piece is shaped on a potter's wheel and fired in a wood-burning kiln. The piece is decorated by hand using engobe (colored slip or liquid clay). A controlled smoking process using dried mango leaves achieves the dark tones. Finally, the piece is waxed and polished with a river stone.' Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. 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.Imported