Santander Ceramics Studio Cuba

The story behind the tinajones de camagüey.

Santander ceramics studio cuba.

75 00 add to cart azcuy rené azcuy cardenas analisis de un problema n d. She s got a natural flair she invents her own models and determines which of her pieces are best to be burned said journalist mary ruiz de zárate in la pequeña alfarera the little potter a review published in bohemia magazine. As soon as she made her first ceramic work a basket for her school items neydis mesa coki became noticed. Daniel santander also known as chichi owns el alfarero a pottery house in the town of trinidad cuba.

Pottery santander el alfarero casa chichi trinidad. Santander has continued the family tradition of pottery for years and years in the town of trinidad. 10 x 5 inches. Azariel santander 6517 ceramic vase from trinidad de cuba.

Here s what you need to know. The iconic tinajones of camagüey are steeped in legend but served a real purpose for those in cuba s third largest city. In cuba grow three types of bananas. Her vocation is very strong.

He said the designs produced today have been passed down from generation to generation. The casa del alfarero is a workshop which counts with a rich potter history which goes back in time to the middle of the 19th century when it was founded by don secundino santander which abilities have been transmitted through generations. In trinidad you will find the pottery alfarero casa chichi owned by the santander family here you can see how the pot. Cuba has got to be one of the most picturesque places you could ever visit and it s hard to put your camera down.

Trinidad made handicrafts recognized in cuba abroad escambray 23 november 2011. If you haven t seen my post on my trip with coast to costa to havana it s right here and now we re traveling on to cienfuegos near the historical bay of pigs a beautiful beach on the island s southern shore and then to the charming city of trinidad one of best. The story goes back to colonial times when in the year 1892 a spanish immigrant taught him. 30 x 20 inches.

Neydis mesa coki the only woman of the santander family who chose to dedicate herself to the pottery business. Nowadays the santander family offers beautiful pieces made of fired clay which can be bought on its workshops. Plaza de marte in santiago de cuba. At casanova pottery studio you ll get hands on with professional potters to make some for yourself.

The entire community surrounding josé fuster s studio and home is decorated in fuster s unique style of mixing painting and ceramic and it is.