{"title":"Candle holders","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-purepecha-ceramic-candelabra-midnight-blue","title":"Mexican Purépecha ceramic candelabra · Midnight blue","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMexican Purépecha ceramic candelabra hand-crafted by master artisan in Michoacán. Rising 47 cm from a sturdy pedestal base, the architectural form holds three candles and is entirely covered in elote (corn) pastillaje appliqué - hundreds of individually hand-formed clay pieces applied one by one, inspired by the sacred corn of Mesoamerican culture. Finished in a glossy crimson red vidriado glaze, the textured surface transforms candlelight into a ceremonial experience. A genuine statement piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e These candleholders are masterfully made using the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003epastillaje\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003evidriado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e techniques, where the skilled artisan moulds hundreds of small pieces of clay with the fingertips and applies them one by one. The painstaking process can take weeks to complete, as each individual clay element must be hand-formed and carefully attached before high-temperature firing creates the glass-like appearance. The result is a tactile surface that transforms candlelight into a ceremonial experience, with the glossy glaze amplifying every ridge and curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The richness of local crafts in the Purépecha-inhabited area of southwestern Mexico, now known as Michoacán, has been a source of pride since pre-Hispanic times, encouraging a way of living and perpetuating indigenous culture. New techniques such as glazing and high-firing kilns were introduced by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century, helping indigenous communities modernise their craft while maintaining ancestral knowledge. The corn motif honours the deep spiritual significance of this sacred plant in Mesoamerican culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A master artisan of Purépecha descent, Pedro Hernández Carlos lives and works in the famous pottery town of San José de Gracia in Michoacán. Set on perpetuating his family traditions and values, Pedro creates incessantly in his workshop together with his wife Isabel, taking inspiration from the natural world surrounding him. He is the recipient of numerous prizes and in 2008, he co-founded Tsitski Museo Comunitario, located at his home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49816912462090,"sku":"","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Candelabra_azul_main_02.jpg?v=1754833210"},{"product_id":"mexican-purepecha-ceramic-candelabra-crimson-red","title":"Mexican Purépecha ceramic candelabra · Crimson red","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMexican Purépecha ceramic candelabra hand-crafted by master artisan in Michoacán. Rising 47 cm from a sturdy pedestal base, the architectural form holds three candles and is entirely covered in elote (corn) pastillaje appliqué - hundreds of individually hand-formed clay pieces applied one by one, inspired by the sacred corn of Mesoamerican culture. Finished in a glossy crimson red vidriado glaze, the textured surface transforms candlelight into a ceremonial experience. A genuine statement piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e These candleholders are masterfully made using the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003epastillaje\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003evidriado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e techniques, where the skilled artisan moulds hundreds of small pieces of clay with the fingertips and applies them one by one. The painstaking process can take weeks to complete, as each individual clay element must be hand-formed and carefully attached before high-temperature firing creates the glass-like appearance. The result is a tactile surface that transforms candlelight into a ceremonial experience, with the glossy glaze amplifying every ridge and curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The richness of local crafts in the Purépecha-inhabited area of southwestern Mexico, now known as Michoacán, has been a source of pride since pre-Hispanic times, encouraging a way of living and perpetuating indigenous culture. New techniques such as glazing and high-firing kilns were introduced by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century, helping indigenous communities modernise their craft while maintaining ancestral knowledge. 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Use as a standalone decorative piece or as a candle holder. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach pomegranate vessel is wheel-thrown from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, then hand-shaped into the distinctive rounded form with its characteristic crown. Once dried, each piece is decorated entirely by hand, applying the polka dot motif in careful repetition using a fine brush before glazing and kiln firing. The glossy cream and red glaze is achieved in a single firing, locking colour and surface in a finish that is both vivid and durable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. 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He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356790653194,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/pomme.jpg?v=1764611458"},{"product_id":"vitrified-ceramic-candleholder-agave","title":"Vitrified ceramic candleholder · Agave","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMexican ceramic candleholder hand-formed by master Purépecha artisans in San José de Gracia, Michoacán. Inspired by the agave plant, each radiating leaf is individually shaped using the traditional pastillaje technique and high-temperature firing to create the glossy vidriado glaze. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eA unique piece in rich forest green that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eholds a single candle at its centre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e These candleholders are masterfully made using the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003epastillaje\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003evidriado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e techniques, where the skilled artisan moulds small pieces of clay with the fingertips and applies each one by one. The painstaking process can take weeks to complete, as each individual clay element must be formed by hand and carefully attached before high-temperature firing can create the vitrified, glass-like appearance. The result is a tactile surface that transforms candlelight into a ceremonial experience, with the glossy glaze amplifying every ridge and curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The richness of local crafts in the Purépecha-inhabited area of southwestern Mexico, now known as Michoacán, has been a source of pride since pre-Hispanic times, encouraging a way of living and perpetuating indigenous culture. New techniques such as glazing and high-firing kilns were introduced by the Spaniards in the 16th century, helping indigenous communities modernise their craft while maintaining ancestral knowledge. 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