Tonalá Folklórico Wall Plate
Hand-painted in Tonalá, Jalisco by award-winning master ceramicist Antonio de Jesús Díaz Medrano, each one of these original, burnished clay plates is a unique piece of fine art pottery. Crafted from locally harvested clays, the surface is decorated entirely by hand using animal-hair brushes and natural mineral slips before being hand-polished with smooth stones to achieve its satiny sheen. Featuring whimsical folk art motifs framed by a delicate pastel border, each piece in this limited collection is completely one of a kind. Designed specifically for wall or display stand presentation, it brings extraordinary Tonalá craftsmanship and artistic warmth to a gallery wall, mantel, or entryway shelf.
One-of-a-Kind Works: Each piece is entirely unique. Select an edition below to view and purchase the exact piece shown in the photo.
- Dimensions: Small – 4.5" diameter | Medium – 8" diameter
- Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco
- Artisan: Antonio de Jesús Díaz Medrano
- Material: Burnished clay, natural pigments
- Wall Mounting & Display: Features two small holes near the top rim for threading a cord for hanging. Can also be displayed using a wall plate hanger or placed on a tabletop display stand.
- Decorative-use only
Handcrafted in Tonalá, Jalisco, by fifth-generation master ceramicist Antonio de Jesús Díaz Medrano, these plates represent one of Mexico's most celebrated clay traditions. Born into an artistic lineage, Antonio learned the meticulous technique of barro bruñido (burnished clay) from his father, Roberto Díaz, and absorbed the vibrant, illustrative spirit of barro betus from his mother, María Refugio Medrano Lemus. To create the plates, local black, white, and red clays are ground, sifted, and aged for several months before being hand-formed, painted with natural earth pigments (palmeado), and burnished with stones prior to wood-firing. A member of the acclaimed Herencia Milenaria artisan collective, Antonio’s award-winning original works celebrate the rich heritage and contemporary mastery of Tonalá ceramics.
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