Clay pineapple from San José de Gracia, Michoacán. Blue with Gray at Mansion Iturbe, Artisans Collection

This handcrafted clay pineapple is a benchmark of pottery from San José de Gracia, Michoacán. Its blue and gray design offers a sober and contemporary aesthetic, moving away from traditional tones. The piece stands out for its conchita pastillaje technique and a top finish that integrates hand-modeled pineapples, paying tribute to the forest biodiversity of the Sierra Purépecha.

📋 Technical Specifications

• Origin: San José de Gracia, Michoacán, Mexico.

• Technique: High-temperature pottery with conchita pastillaje (scale by scale).

• Top Finish: Individually modeled pineapples.

• Color Palette: Deep blue with mineral gray nuances.

• Dimensions: Height 40 cm x 21 cm Length x 21 cm Width

• Creative Hands: Piece made entirely by Doña Luz, an artisan woman from San José de Gracía, Michoacán.

💜 Social Impact: Female Empowerment

By purchasing this piece at Mansion Iturbe, you directly support the development of producer communities:

• Promoting Empowerment: Your purchase drives the economic empowerment of artisan women in San José de Gracia, strengthening their financial independence.

• Fair Trade: No intermediaries; the value of this work goes entirely to its creator, recognizing the meticulousness of her manual labor.

• Green Business: Support for an ethical business model that protects the ancestral modeling techniques of Michoacán.

✨ Artisan Identity Details

1. San José de Gracia Aesthetics: The contrast of blue and gray makes this pineapple a versatile piece for modern or rustic interior design projects.

2. Technical Meticulousness: Each clay conchita is applied individually, creating a volumetric surface that defines the quality of regional pottery.

3. Botanical Finish: The detail of the pineapples on the top gives an authentic character that identifies the mountainous origin of the piece.