Ceramic pitcher, 'Summer Harvest' Reviews
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Ceramic pitcher, 'Summer Harvest' Feature
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with STANDARD shipping if order received by 1/26/2011. Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 1/26/2011.
- Handmade by Jorge Quevedo
- Ships from Mexico within 7 days
- Hand wash only
- Free of lead and toxins
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Golden flowers adorn this delightful pitcher by Jorge Quevedo. Crafted by hand, its relief motifs are inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery. A cool green border is refreshing as a summer breeze. features a crackled, antique finish. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Jorge Quevedo. The region where I was born and raised is renowned for its majolica ceramics. Although my family worked in other fields, I was fascinated by ceramics and, while still in high school, I took a job in a pottery workshop. There I learned the techniques and processes. After several years, I wanted to set up my own ceramics studio, and I saved up until I was finally able. It started out small, but little by little, my workshop grew. "We always found lead to be a problem. After researching and experimenting, I came to master the technique using white clay instead of those commonly used in the region. I also work with lead-free glazes so as to meet the expectations of today's shoppers. "The process begins by mixing the powdered clay with water to achieve a smooth, uniform paste. We shape it in molds or on the potter's wheel and let it dry thoroughly. We then smooth the fragile pieces and fire them at 800C [1,472F] for six hours to become cajete (bisque or biscuit). We draw the motifs freehand and, with natural fiber brushes, fill them with lead free colors. For relief motifs, we
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Jan 27, 2011 14:21:03
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