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Ceramic cream and sugar set, 'Golden Harvest' (pair) | 
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| Brand: NOVICA
Category: Kitchen
This item is no longer available
Sales Rank: 497210
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 7 x 5
ASIN: B0009G2S6E
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| Features:
| • | Handmade by Jorge Quevedo | | • | Ships from Mexico within 7 days | | • | Hand wash only | | • | Free of lead and toxins | | • | Microwave safe |
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Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Golden flowers adorn this delightful sugar bowl and creamer. Crafted by hand, its relief motifs add to its fascination, while the deep cobalt is inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery. Jorge Quevedo imports lead-free glazes for a set that is both decorative and useful. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Jorge Quevedo. The region where I was born and raised is renowned for its majolica ceramics. Although my family worked in other fields, I was fascinated by ceramics and, while still in high school, I took a job in a pottery workshop. There I learned the techniques and processes. After several years, I wanted to set up my own ceramics studio, and I saved up until I was finally able. It started out small, but little by little, my workshop grew. "We always found lead to be a problem. After researching and experimenting, I came to master the technique using white clay instead of those commonly used in the region. I also work with lead-free glazes so as to meet the expectations of today's shoppers. "The process begins by mixing the powdered clay with water to achieve a smooth, uniform paste. We shape it in molds or on the potter's wheel and let it dry thoroughly. We then smooth the fragile pieces and fire them at 800C [1,472F] for six hours to become cajete (bisque or biscuit).
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