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Maceta Tlacuache Clay Planter

Name: Maceta Tlacuache Clay Planter
Brand: San Pedro Zipajo
Price: 325.0 CAD
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$325.00 CAD

HANDMADE IN MEXICO

A sculptural clay object handmade in San Pedro Zipiajo, featuring a mouse delicately perched along its rim — the personal muse of the artisan who shaped it. Smoke-fired and hand-molded using ancestral Purépecha techniques, this piece carries both warmth and narrative — a vessel of identity, tradition, and form.

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Story

What makes Zipiajo pottery truly unique is that each artisan selects one animal as her lifelong muse, and only she can create pieces featuring that creature. This not only preserves individuality within the collective but also turns each animal motif into a signature of the woman who shaped it. Styled in a home, these pieces add soul and story—whether perched on a shelf or displayed on a table, they invite conversation and carry with them the spirit of a living tradition rooted in identity and craft.

Please note: Each piece is crafted entirely by hand using traditional artisanal techniques. As a result, slight variations in dimensions, shape, and finish are natural to the process and contribute to the unique character of every piece.

Details

MEASUREMENTS:23 cm W x 38 cm L x 20 cm H / 9" W x 15" L x 8" H
MATERIALS: 100% clay
ORIGIN: Mexico
NOTE:This handcrafted clay vase 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 Pedro Zipiajo

Nestled in the hills of Coeneo, Michoacán, San Pedro Zipiajo is one of 35 Indigenous Purépecha communities devoted to preserving their language and ancestral crafts. Pottery lies at the heart of daily life here—created entirely by hand through pre-Hispanic methods and fired in open-air bonfires fueled by wood, straw, and cow dung. The result is a body of work both resilient and deeply personal, shaped by earth, flame, and centuries of knowledge.

In Zipiajo, pottery is an art carried by women. Each artisan chooses a single animal as her lifelong muse—and only she may bring that form to life. When she passes, the right to create that animal dies with her, a sacred bond between maker and spirit. Once led by the late Nana Elvia, the women of Zipiajo continue to mold clay into creatures of story and soul, preserving their heritage with every fire.

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Artisan craft

Handcrafted in partnership with world-class artisans—real people making products that bring meaning and connection to your space.

MEANINGFUL IMPACT

Through our artisan partnerships and the Obakki Foundation, we reinvest in the communities behind the craft—supporting clean water access, education, and sustainable livelihoods.