Short Olla — Burnished Clay, Cocucho

A large burnished clay pot from Cocucho, Michoacán — wider and lower than its tall counterpart, with the same commanding material presence. Built by hand through an additive coiling process in which belts of clay are stacked and shaped one by one. Fired in open wood kilns with oxygen reduction, the surface carries natural burn marks and deep tonal variation that are the signature of this tradition.

Dimensions
28" L x 28" W x 31" H

About the Ceramics of Cocucho
For generations, Purépecha potters — primarily women — have shaped monumental earthen vessels entirely by hand in the highlands of Michoacán, preserving techniques that long predate industrial production. Originally created for everyday domestic life — storing water, preparing food, serving communal use — Cocucho’s ceramics have become especially known for their monumental ollas: forms that move fluidly between utility and sculpture. Each piece retains the memory of the maker: subtle asymmetries, finger marks, and tonal shifts that speak to process and touch.

Domingo de Ramos — Juried Selection
The Domingo de Ramos tianguis in Uruapan, Michoacán is one of Mexico’s most celebrated popular art markets, and home to an annual juried competition hosted by Casa de la Cultura. Each piece in this collection was recognized for exceptional craftsmanship and selected by Raul Cabra, curator and founder of La Embajada.

About Handmade Pieces
Crafted by hand using techniques passed down through generations of master artisans. Variations in color, texture, and finish are inherent to the process — each piece is, by nature, one of a kind.