Turquoise and Bone White Glazed Clay Pineapple | Hand-Pinch Technique | Mansion Iturbe Artisans Collection

and we invite you to discover the Glazed Clay Pineapple in a vibrant turquoise hue, a piece that captures the essence and prestige of San José de Gracia, Michoacán. Being a work created entirely by hand, each piece has unique details and nuances. Although we can ask the master artisan to create similar pieces on request, the nature of our artisanal process guarantees that no two will ever be identical; you will always have an exclusive creation in your hands.

The Pinch Technique: Art Born from Clay

What distinguishes this pineapple is the complexity of its texture. Those delicate "little balls" or scales that cover its body have not been glued on; they have been created using the manual pinch technique. The master artisan pulls the clay from the base while it is fresh, molding each relief with her fingers. This process is considerably more laborious than common pastillage and requires absolute precision to avoid compromising the structure of the piece, reflecting the standard of excellence of our Artisans Collection.

Our Commitment: A Green Business for a Sustainable Future

At Mansion Iturbe, we establish ourselves as a green business that deeply cares about the well-being of others. Our mission is to promote better economic development in the community, with a priority focus on the empowerment of women artisans. This specific piece was made by Doña Luz, an artisan from San José de Gracia, Michoacán.

Your choice directly supports the financial autonomy of these master potters, allowing them to lead the progress of their families and preserve their cultural heritage. It is a model of sustainable luxury where the beauty of the object is combined with genuine social responsibility.

Design and Special Orders

• Author's Details: Decorated with bone-white geometric figures in the shape of triangles and a flowered plume, a symbol of abundance in Purépecha culture.

• Color: Bright Turquoise with Bone White contrasts.

• Availability: Item in stock and available for custom order. As these are handmade pieces, each new creation will retain the technique and style but will be subtly distinct, celebrating its human origin.

• Sustainability: Locally sourced materials and low environmental impact processes.

  
  

  Product Technical Sheet

  • Name of the Work: Decorative Pineapple in Pinch Technique.

  • Collection: Mansion Iturbe Artisans Collection.

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

  • Category: Mexican Folk Art / Author's Ceramics.

  • Mastery: Entirely handcrafted by Doña Luz, an artisan from San José de Gracia, Michoacán.

  • Technique: Clay molded with pinch technique (reliefs extracted from the same base, not glued) and premium lead-free glazed finish.

  • Color: Bright Turquoise with Bone White applications (Engobe).

  • Decorative Elements: Triangular geometric figures and plume with modeled flowers.

  • Dimensions: Height 23 x 15 cm Length x 15 cm Width

  • Piece Character: Unique handcrafted work. Available for special orders (note that each new piece will present subtle natural variations due to its manual origin).

  • Sustainability: Green Business process with local materials and high impact on the economic development of women in the community.