Mariposa de Verano Art Vase

Tentative ETA is end of September

This Mariposa de Verano Art Vase is a stunning one-of-a-kind piece hand made by talented Nicaraguan artists. The sgraffito style, pottery creation is crafted with hand carved details like a bright red butterfly, artful flowers on vines with leaves, and charming bugs. This gorgeous vase also supports fair trade artisans and is the perfect addition to any home. Measures 8"H x 5.5"Dia

Each piece of pottery is crafted individually by hand resulting in minor variation in color, texture, and shape. Each piece will be unique. Photos shown are a representation of form and style, and may not be an exact reproduction of the product you receive. Designs vary by artist but echo the same beautiful theme and feel.

We are proud to offer some of the world’s most distinctive pottery, created in San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua, a small village nestled among volcanos, alongside a picturesque lagoon. In a typical village scene you are likely to see ox carts delivering clay and other materials to the various workshops. The clay is “thrown” on a kick wheel to form the shape. Afterward, they are painted using mineral oxides and then meticulously carved, sgraffito style, using home made tools typically fashioned from the spokes of a bicycle wheel. Once the decorative incisions are complete, the pot is baked in a wood-burning kiln, constructed from adobe bricks in a traditional bee hive configuration, where it is finally removed and polished. Each purchase helps grow the prosperity of artists and is fair trade.

We recommend indoor use for your Art Pottery Vase.

SKU# VB46127