Artisan Profile – Espicio Felipe

Family: Espicio Felipe
Comunidad: Purépecha 

Region: Huacinto, Michoacan
Technique: Burnished Clay/Barro Bruñado

100% Handmade, these artisanal burnished clay jugs with cups and vases have been made in the same way, following the same formula, for generations. They are made of clay, with a layer of a specially formulated paint available in different colors, and then burnished with a stone to give the piece its characteristic shine. The pieces are individually painted with a fine brush in black, mostly with flowers, leaves, and birds. These are collectable items to be admired for many years to come, as production is limited. You can use them to store water or simply as a decorative item.