PIÑA TROMPO CONCHITA

Michoacán, Mexico, has the most significant number of artisan processes in the country. Its pottery is known for the quality and beauty of its pieces. Glazed pottery is one of the most iconic art techniques in Mexico. This art consists of applying enamel to a clay piece, making it acquire a magnificent crystalline layer. The enamel applied to clay is usually black, blue, or green (most traditional colors of this art), yet the enamel can be transparent. This handmade glazed pineapple is one of the most outstanding crafts in our collection. It features an exceptional green pineapple "skin" made of tiny shell-shaped pieces. Moreover, the technique used in this masterpiece is known in Mexico as the "pastillaje" technique, which requires skill and dexterity to create tiny detailed shell decorations.