Teresita Pitcher
Hand-formed in San Antonio Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca, this red clay pitcher captures the poetic, sculptural spirit of Taller Manos Que Ven. Featuring the serene, hand-sculpted face of Maestra Santa Reyna Teresita framed by an elaborate braided crown, the vessel's rounded body is adorned with tactile appliqué sea life, including starfish and scaled fish. Sculpted entirely by hand using native Oaxacan barro rojo, this raw terracotta piece offers an extraordinary blend of functional form, tactile warmth, and poetic art for a sideboard, dining table, or curated display.
- Dimensions: 4"W x 5"D x 7"H (approx.)
- Origin: San Antonio Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca
- Artisan Studio: Taller Manos Que Ven
- Material: Natural red clay
- Decorative & Dry Display: Best enjoyed as a decorative vessel, dried floral vase, or sculptural accent piece.
- Water Advisory: As unglazed terracotta (barro rojo) is naturally porous, water may seep through the unglazed clay base over time.
Handcrafted at Taller Manos Que Ven ("Hands That See") in San Antonio Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca, this piece embodies a story of extraordinary resilience, love, and artistic mastery. Founded by world-renowned ceramicist Maestro José García Antonio and his wife and muse, Maestra Santa Reyna Teresita, the family studio is celebrated for its poetic terracotta sculptures. Despite losing his sight to cataracts in middle age, Maestro José continues to sculpt remarkable, expressive clay forms purely by touch and memory, working side by side with his family. Many of the studio's iconic sirens and face vessels bear Teresita's features, making each piece an enduring tribute to family heritage and Oaxacan clay traditions.
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