Tag Archives: Pottery

Palacio de Hierro Presents Michoacán Handicraft Market

By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s been called the “Soul of Mexico,” and for good reason. The central state of Michoacán, with its high mountainous terrain and deep Tarascan indigenous roots, is one of the most culturally diverse and historically rich regions in the country. Particularly famous for its folk arts — due in large part to the efforts of Vasco de

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Talavera Declared Intangible Global Patrimony

By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Talavera, the thick, heavy pottery that has become synonymous Mexico’s central state of Puebla, has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced Wednesday, Dec. 11. The traditional Mexican handicraft is the first Mexican artisan technique to merit the United Nations distinction. Talavera is

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