Capelo Mexican Handmade Ceramics
Posted: February 12, 2014 Filed under: Clay Ceramics, Mexican Pottery | Tags: Ceramics, handmade, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, mexican style Comments Off on Capelo Mexican Handmade CeramicsIf you like Mexican ceramics, you may be familiar with the majolica of “Capelo” from Guanajuato, Mexico. The pieces are made in the traditional way, on a wheel, fired several times at a very high temperature and in Capelo’s case, glazed with the most beautiful, subtle colors. We currently have a number of Capelo vases in the shop. Here are a few shots…
If you’re interested in any of these or would like to see more photos and get prices, contact us via the form below! Gracias…
Red, White & Blue Handmade Mexican Ceramics
Posted: June 21, 2012 Filed under: Clay Ceramics, Folk Art, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Pottery, Mexican Style, Talavera, Textiles, Zinnia Folk Arts Shop | Tags: Celebrate the holidays, handmade, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, Mexican folk art, mexican style, Textiles 4 Comments
We’re getting ready for a big corner-celebrating event this weekend AND I wanted to give you all an idea of what you can do with Mexican dishes to celebrate Independence Day. Everything on the table is handmade in the great country of Mexico!
The beautiful red runner is from Chiapas, the glassware from Jalisco, the candlesticks from Puebla and the ceramics from Guanajuato…
Enjoy mis amigos!
And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask…Zinnia
Peek at Some of the Handmade Mexican Ceramics Currently in the Shop!
Posted: June 1, 2012 Filed under: Clay Ceramics, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Pottery, Talavera | Tags: Ceramics, Folk Art, handmade, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, Mexican folk art, mexican style, mexico artisans Comments Off on Peek at Some of the Handmade Mexican Ceramics Currently in the Shop!
Mexico’s most prevalent folk art is made in clay. Every state and every region of Mexico has artisans making functional and decorative pots. Here’s a small sample of some of the ceramics we currently have in the shop in Minneapolis. Come on in and take a look!
Our Shop is Open!
Posted: May 20, 2012 Filed under: Folk Art, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Jewelry, Mexican Pottery, Paper Mache, Religious Folk Art, Santos, Textiles, The Shop, Unique gifts & Jewelry, Zinnia Folk Arts Shop | Tags: Alpaca, Frida Kahlo, Josefina Aguilar, Margarita Fick, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, Mexican folk art, Mexican jewelry, mexican style, paper folk art, paper mache, Religious folk art, Textiles, Wood Carvings Comments Off on Our Shop is Open!
Come visit us and put a smile on your face…Celebrate the joy of the great country of Mexico… See the ART in folk art!
We’re open Tuesday-Friday 11-6, Saturdays 10-5
Closed on Sunday & Monday
612-824-4342
www.ZinniaFolkArts.com
Red Mexican Ceramics from Guanajuato
Posted: January 4, 2012 Filed under: Clay Ceramics, Mexican Folk Art, Unique gifts & Jewelry | Tags: Ceramics, Folk Art, handmade, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, mexican style, talavera Comments Off on Red Mexican Ceramics from Guanajuato
Mexican talavera pottery comes from several regions. One of the places I like to go is the State of Guanajuato to look for interesting, less common patterns. I especially like the red in these ceramics–it’s a little more uncommon than the usual blue, terracotta, yellow and white. They make a statement whenever you want to serve something with a little color. And all of these ceramics are food safe.
The top photo is a nicer quality of ceramic than the bottom photo but aren’t they pretty?
Unique Gifts? We’ve got them! Where? Zinnia Folk Arts at GUILD
Posted: December 16, 2011 Filed under: Christmas, Jewelry, Mexican Earrings, Mexican Holidays, Mexican Jewelry, Milagros, Navidad, Religious Folk Art, Santos | Tags: Christmas, GUILD Collective, handmade, Josefina Aguilar, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, Mexican folk art, Mexican holidays, Mexican jewelry, Mexican silver, Navidad, Ornaments, Religious folk art, Textiles, Wood Carvings Comments Off on Unique Gifts? We’ve got them! Where? Zinnia Folk Arts at GUILD
Zinnia Folk Arts at GUILD
4414 Excelsior Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN
Friday & Saturday, Dec 16, 17: 10-6
Sunday, Dec 18: 12-5
Monday-Friday, Dec 19-23: 10-6 (Yes, we’re open on Monday next week)
Saturday, Dec 24: 10-3
CLOSED on Christmas & Monday, Dec 26
Tuesday, Dec 27: 10-6
Select Online orders by Saturday, Dec 17 to assure Christmas delivery
Holiday PopUp Boutique Starts Today!
Posted: November 25, 2011 Filed under: Christmas, Folk Art, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Holidays, Mexican Jewelry, Navidad, Paper Mache, Religious Folk Art, Textiles, Unique gifts & Jewelry, Wood Carvings | Tags: Christmas, Gifts, GUILD Collective, handmade, Mexican dishes, Mexican jewelry, Mexican silver, Navidad, Ornaments, Religious folk art Comments Off on Holiday PopUp Boutique Starts Today!
Holiday PopUp Boutique Arrives Thursday, November 25
Posted: November 17, 2011 Filed under: Christmas, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Holidays, Religious Folk Art, Unique gifts & Jewelry | Tags: Christmas, Gifts, GUILD Collective, handmade, Mexican dishes, Mexican jewelry, Mexican silver, Navidad, Ornaments, Religious folk art Comments Off on Holiday PopUp Boutique Arrives Thursday, November 25
Talavera Ceramics are Mexican Folk Art
Posted: November 9, 2011 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Pottery, Talavera | Tags: Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, Mexican folk art, Mexican pottery, talavera Comments Off on Talavera Ceramics are Mexican Folk Art
Ok, I’ve been busy for the last few days moving the skeletons out of the shop and the talavera and early holiday stuff in. Here are a few shots of some of the blue talavera and some of the red and green holiday talavera. These lovely pieces come from Delores Hidalgo, Mexico.
What is Talavera, you ask? Talavera is a type of majolica pottery that is made in several places in Mexico including Puebla, Delores Hidalgo and Guanajuato. The name “talavera” comes from the Spanish city, Talavera de la Reina, from where the traditional process of majolica production was brought to Mexico after the Spanish conquest in 1525. Artisans continue the traditional process to this very day!
These pieces are all food safe and can be washed in the dishwasher and used in the microwave.
Add a little zip to your holidays with some color and life from Mexico! And let me know if you have any questions…
Global Table, Mexican Style
Posted: September 25, 2011 Filed under: Global Style, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Pottery, Mexican Style, Religious Folk Art | Tags: global style, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, Mexican folk art, mexican style, Religious folk art Comments Off on Global Table, Mexican Style
A couple weeks ago at GUILD, we had a Global Bazaar and we decorated a long table with a variety of things that were mostly Mexican with a few pieces of American, Chinese, French, Peace Pavilion, vintage and lots of other styles thrown in. But then, last week the table sold, so we had to take it all apart…and it’s now living in the photograph only. The mixing of colors and style turned out beautifully, don’t you think?
The whole idea was inspired by a photo I saw on Style Me Pretty, a wedding design blog. The original table was created by Celebrations of Joy in La Quinta, California and photographed by Isabelle Lawrence Photography.
We adding lots more stuff and I especially wanted to Mexican it up so this is the result! Enjoy, but if you use the photo remember to credit the sources!
Most of the merchandise used in this table setting is located at GUILD. If there’s something in particular you are interested in, please contact Anne at info@zinniafolkarts.com.
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