Santander Ceramics Studio Trinidad

Trinidad cuba january 14 2016.

Santander ceramics studio trinidad. Santander family a famous and very rich family in cuba owned this pottery factory. Santander has continued the family tradition of pottery for years and years in the town of trinidad. The santander family tiles bricks jars and other elements of the santander creation how are the pottery pieces made secret formula of pottery. Pottery santander el alfarero casa chichi trinidad in trinidad you will find the pottery alfarero casa chichi owned by the santander family here you can see how the pottery is made free access and also buy.

There are several photographs of the owner daniel chichi santander presenting pieces of his pottery to fidel castro and other dignitaries. The story goes back to colonial times when in the year 1892 a spanish immigrant taught him. Fcm6b3 from alamy s library of millions of high resolution stock photos illustrations and vectors. Trinidad has a proud tradition of pottery and a l canchanchara drinks served at sunset in trinidad cuba in traditional terracotta cups.

We actually purchased a fairly large piece which we did manage to get back to the uk without breaking. Fast shipping and all items listed online are in stock and ship within one day of purchase. Cuba sancti spiritus province trinidad artisan at pottery studio nr ceramic pots drying in trinidad. Much of trinidad s earthenware bra has a unique seal.

Download this stock image. The potter house or casa del alfarero run by daniel chichi santander who appears in the image. Daniel santander also known as chichi owns el alfarero a pottery house in the town of trinidad cuba. He said the designs produced today have been passed down from generation to generation.

Trinidad made handicrafts recognized in cuba abroad escambray 23 november 2011. Potter house or casa del alfarero run by daniel chichi santander. Browse and purcahse from our rae dunn collection. Neydis mesa coki the only woman of the santander family who chose to dedicate herself to the pottery business.