Santander Ceramics Studio Cuba

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Santander ceramics studio cuba. 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. The story behind the tinajones de camagüey. As soon as she made her first ceramic work a basket for her school items neydis mesa coki became noticed. 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.

Daniel santander also known as chichi owns el alfarero a pottery house in the town of trinidad cuba. In cuba grow three types of bananas. 30 x 20 inches. A visit to fusterlandia is a must do in havana.

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. In trinidad you will find the pottery alfarero casa chichi owned by the santander family here you can see how the pot. Nowadays the santander family offers beautiful pieces made of fired clay which can be bought on its workshops. Neydis mesa coki the only woman of the santander family who chose to dedicate herself to the pottery business.

Santander has continued the family tradition of pottery for years and years in the town of trinidad. He said the designs produced today have been passed down from generation to generation. Plaza de marte in santiago de cuba. Pottery santander el alfarero casa chichi trinidad.

Her vocation is very strong. The iconic tinajones of camagüey are steeped in legend but served a real purpose for those in cuba s third largest city. Azariel santander 6517 ceramic vase from trinidad de cuba. The story goes back to colonial times when in the year 1892 a spanish immigrant taught him.

The story behind the tinajones de camagüey. To see the work and community art of cuba s most celebrated ceramic artist josé rodriguez fuster at his outdoor ceramic fantasyland fusterlandia is like taking a walk inside a disneyland of art. Cuba has got to be one of the most picturesque places you could ever visit and it s hard to put your camera down. At casanova pottery studio you ll get hands on with professional potters to make some for yourself.

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