{"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. The agave motif honours the deep connection between the people and the landscape of Mexico.\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":51619760734474,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/leaf_candle_holder_02.jpg?v=1755290141","url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/products\/vitrified-ceramic-candleholder-agave","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}