06 Aug 2014 Mexican Pots in Earthy Color

There is something very interesting about Mexican pottery. As a big fan of Mexican pottery since my college days, I have admired and collected Mexican potteries because of its versatile colors, color schemes, shapes, paintings and murals. Though I have collected handmade vases and pots across the globe from various nook and corner of the world of handicraft, there is something special about Mexican potteries that have left me awestruck with their creativity. Their versatility has bewildered me and many craft lovers always.

A Southwest Pot from Mexico

There is something new with each and every piece of Mexican pottery, either the color or the shape or the painting or something. Today we will show you 3 different styles of Mexican pottery on earthly color, but each one is different from the other, either in shape, or in painting.

Our first pick is this unique Southwestern Mexican pot that is hand painted with the portrait of  a bird in typical Mexican batch style. This Southwestern pot is a beautiful addition to any home garden.

Our second pick is truly awesome in all senses. This uniquely shaped Mexican pot is entirely handmade, hand painted and hand polished. The brown glazed finish gives it a wooden look. If your home and office shows off some real signature pottery then this one must count in there too.

Hand Crafted Earthen Vase from Mexico

And the third one depicts the old world urn charm in the shape. The mural on it is typical Mexican art. You can display it in the front gate/entrance gate of your home or office or shop.

Potteries of Mexico are rich, and this richness has been carried out since time immemorial. Ceramics in Mexico date back thousands of years before the Pre-Columbian period, when ceramic arts and pottery crafts developed with the first advanced civilizations and cultures of Mesoamerica. The making of earthenware began to replace stone utensils in Mexico began around the Purrón period (2300-1500 BCE). Many of these first ceramics were gourd or squash shaped, which is a carry over from when these vegetables were used to carry liquids.

A Unique Hand Painted Southwest Pottery from Mexico

Here is a fun story about their pottery making tradition. Most potters work in family workshops, with everyone participating in the process. Pottery making families tend to be secretive about their practices and rarely cooperate with anyone outside the family for any aspect of the pottery making process.

Here in Craft Montaz you can explore the best of Mexican pottery. So go ahead and get the most unique ones for yourself.

By: Pushpita, a freelance writer on world handicrafts and lifestyle. Pushpita holds a Masters in English literature and is a rich media professional.