Oaxaca, Mexico
MEET Rufina
A TRUE ARTISAN
"I knew what I was going to do even before I was born. Artisans are made in the womb."
This impact artisan had a solid sense of purpose from birth – believing that her path was already written into the earth. When it comes to Atzompa pottery, she is a truly special artisan and her small-batch pieces – from candle holders and stunning clay pots to her unique incense holders – are highly prized.
Pinguino Clay Pitcher
Oaxacan Clay Amphora | Onyx
Oaxacan Clay Vase | Florero
Oaxacan Clay Serving Bowl
Oaxacan Clay Amphora | Natural
Ensaladeras Clay Serving Bowl
HARNESSING THE MAGIC
Rufina’s pieces reflect her love of the clay and the extent to which it is part of her being.
She digs the clay for these pieces with her own hands. She mixes it, shapes it, and fires it – all with the power of her ancestral bonds. Her heart and hands work in tandem to harness the magic in the Oaxacan clay as she creates these unique and beautiful pieces.
Community commitment
Rufina works selflessly to bring ancient pottery techniques back from the brink of obsolescence
Rufina selflessly works to save pottery centres (and their artisans) from the brink of obsolescence. Change doesn't just happen, even when the need is there. It takes someone like her to be that quiet revolutionary - to strategize solutions, to stay determined, to have that same conversation over and over. While a craft continues to crumble around her.
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