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Maceta Biznaga Clay Planter | Mini

Name: Maceta Biznaga Clay Planter | Mini
Brand: San Bartolme Cocucho
Price: 175.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

$175.00 CAD

HANDMADE IN MEXICO

A rounded clay art object handmade in Mexico, its surface covered in hand-formed circles that evoke lunar textures and celestial forms. Sculptural and grounded, this art piece brings quiet movement, tactile depth, and organic warmth to any space.

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Story

These impressive vessels from San Bartolomé Cocucho feature natural earth tones with subtle, smoky patterns. Though originally used for storing water or grains, today they’re prized as statement pieces in interior design. Styled in a minimalist living room, an olla cocucha (“pot” or “jar”) adds organic texture and cultural depth; placed in a garden or entryway, it becomes a sculptural focal point that blends rustic charm with timeless artistry.

Details

MEASUREMENTS: Mini – 20 cm W x 13 cm H / 8" W x 5" H
Opening: ~ 10 cm / 4"
MATERIALS: 100% clay
ORIGIN: Mexico
NOTE: This handcrafted clay planter is designed for decorative use. Its natural, porous clay may allow moisture to seep. Using a liner to preserve the beauty of both the piece and your space is recommended for fresh arrangements.

Product Care

Treat your clay pieces lovingly and with care, they are living objects, designed to grow old with you. Hand wash in warm water. Ensure pieces are thoroughly dried before storing.

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Michoacán, Mexico

The Artisans of San Bartolomé Cocucho

Perched high in the Meseta Purépecha of Michoacán, San Bartolomé Cocucho is home to one of the region’s strongest Indigenous Purépecha communities and a pottery tradition that has endured for centuries. The town’s very name—derived from the Purépecha word Kukúch, meaning pot or jar—reflects its deep connection to clay.

The artisans of Cocucho are renowned for their monumental ollas cocuchas, handbuilt vessels crafted from clay mixed with volcanic sand. Smoothed with river stones and a corn cob, and wood-fired outdoors, each piece carries the markings of ancient technique and natural fire. Once used to store water and grains, these vessels have evolved into sculptural works celebrated worldwide. Today, Cocucho’s artisans continue to honour their ancestors through innovation—preserving a living heritage shaped by earth, fire, and community.