Watch This Beautiful Mexican Pottery Emerge from Clay

Watch This Beautiful Mexican Pottery Emerge from Clay | Short Film Showcase

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See how traditional artistic traditions are being kept alive in the Mexican state of Michoacan. In this installment of Mexican Handcraft Masters by Mariano Rentería, a family of glazed pottery artists explains the process behind their exquisite artistry.
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@NatGeo 5 жыл бұрын

This Mexican family uses clay and water to maintain their culture. What part of their story resonates with you the most?

@shuklaswaraj 5 жыл бұрын

That their struggle resembles like mine

@DenniseCB 5 жыл бұрын

I like how he stresses the care for mother nature and about the materials, especially the clay that it is flexible and can become anything they want.

@krossnkuss2875 5 жыл бұрын

National Geographic - they need to stay in Mexico to really keep their culture.

@makokoro9073 5 жыл бұрын

@@krossnkuss2875 where you think they are? In your backyard?

@xxIPTxx 5 жыл бұрын

i think the best is: they do it as a family. everyone do his part to create a very creative pottery. and they use simple things.

@AzlianaLyana 5 жыл бұрын

The pieces they produce are really beautiful. Lots of respect to the amount of effort put into every details on every piece. Hope their generations to come will continue to embrace the art of pottery. Thanks for National Geographic.

@4ndR3o0w 5 жыл бұрын

This is the real Mexican Culture. I´m proud to be mexican.

@prashantvicky 5 жыл бұрын

Andrés Parra And,at first I thought it was from Thailand.

@CogitoErgoSumFortis 5 жыл бұрын

Viva nuestra tierra hermano, viva México!

@manishgurav5252 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is love from India 💝

@faviolamartinez5552 5 жыл бұрын

Alfareros talentosos creando piezas increíblemente preciosa. Un gran orgullo Mexicano. 🇲🇽💖

@bearsbearsbears375 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so calming. What a stress relief

@34_harshdeepraghuwanshi98 5 жыл бұрын

What a amazing skill they have to build unique objects

@WENSIVE 5 жыл бұрын

Best clay craftsmanship I've seen so far

@NewMessage 5 жыл бұрын

Poetic pottery

@ailsa6739 5 жыл бұрын

This short film gives me an impression of the textual background. An earthenware is overflowing with the sculptor's deep feeling for nature and great esteem for their ancestors…I think🤔 beautiful film🍍✨

@ailsa6739 5 жыл бұрын

I feel honored to be get this 👍🏻 Thank you very much 🙌🏻

@MIHAWKSOLITARIO 5 жыл бұрын

Bien, lo están haciendo bien, sigan mostrando el lado del artesano mexicano, México tiene una cantidad impresionante de cultura por compartir.

@misstricksmix 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing clay design !!

@moisesmunoz415 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. They live such a humble life. Somebody is exploiting them.

@darkrulier 5 жыл бұрын

Moises Munoz narcos are probably exploiting the family

@albertreed966 5 жыл бұрын

Moises Munoz Yes, they and thousands of others that are uneducated. Fortunes, Dynasties, etc were made off the blood sweat and tears of the down trodden.

@makokoro9073 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, i live by the border to Mexico and can easily come and go. There is a huge store in Mexico justa few steps from the border crossing that maily sells to rich people and Anglos. All their merch is 100% Mexican hand made. They sell beautiful pottery like this in the clip and extremely expensive and price tags are in dollars. While this family may be selling their items for some pesos, those taking advantage of them sell their products for many times their price

@saborflamenco1137 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't this the essence of capitalism? Buy cheaply from the producers and sell with a bigger profit margin than the producer was paid. Mexico has been amongst the most active countries in registering its cultural traditions with UNESCO as Patrimony of Humanity. It goes some way towards protecting these traditions, giving producers access to markets, helping to ensure these traditions are taught, etc. Not perfect and it won't stop the cheap Chinese copies that threaten traditional pottery everywhere, but it is a step. And these KZfaq videos are a big help in making us all more aware. Thank you.

@obsonbest 5 жыл бұрын

soy mexicano y no conocía esas artesanias, son realmente hermosa las piñas

@angelaholwell741 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what beautiful pieces and an interesting culture. Thanks for sharing.

@shuklaswaraj 5 жыл бұрын

3:16 Listen the music, it will refresh your mood, especially the guitar

@aservantsoftheownerofdeath3952 5 жыл бұрын

Wow how could such an ancient technique produced such a beautiful 👍

@ofMiceAndMemes 5 жыл бұрын

My gf is from this small town. We have bought from them and brought back to the states. Museo Tsitsiki in San Jose de Gracia. It's 10 min away from Tangancicuaro, Michoacan.

@theSelodijehermano 5 жыл бұрын

The translation of "piña" was misunderstood. They meant pineapple not pinecone

@Littleathquakes 5 жыл бұрын

Dionicio Baca thank god you clarified that cause i’m sitting here thinking “that’s a pineapple”

@theSelodijehermano 5 жыл бұрын

@@Littleathquakes the thing is pinecone and pineapple in Spanish are both "piña" but in the video it clearly isn't a pinecone but a pineapple

@cocol211 4 жыл бұрын

No, they mean pinecones. Pineapples are not the inspiration for these pieces. The pinecones inspire these artisans as they live near a forrest filled with pine trees. Over the years there's been a mixture and a play on words because as you point out in spanish both pineapple and pinecones are the same. But they don't draw inspiration from pineapples. Maybe the colors can throw you off or the shape. But if you look closely the main shapes are of pinecones not of pineapples.

@Phlavora Жыл бұрын

that musik with the pinecones went offffff

@reynaencantadora1308 5 жыл бұрын

🍯Absolutely beautiful artwork indeed! Sending my blessings & greetings from Puerto Rico & may God always bless the great people of Mexico. 🇮🇹❤

@carloleeokeef6801 5 жыл бұрын

Reyna Encantadora Muchas Gracias por tus bendiciones! Igual para ti y toda la gente de Puerto Rico! Saludos desde Jalisco, México.

@zanthur5337 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. It's so nice to see family and cultural traditions getting handed down and shared!

@beatrizlimon9628 5 жыл бұрын

The pieces are absolutely stunning 😍 que hermosos me alegra que la hobra tradicional siga. Mil respetos para todos 🇲🇽

@sagefields 7 ай бұрын

These pieces are amazing! They look like they should be in museums.

@MC-mk3uo 5 жыл бұрын

This was a beautifully made video that truly captured the story being told! Bravo to the filmmaker and to the family for sharing their story with the world. Their craftsmanship is amazing.

@wadood8700 5 жыл бұрын

That is some awesome pottery

@carloleeokeef6801 5 жыл бұрын

Simply Amazing! Absolutly Gorgeus! Awesome Art Pieces! I'm proud of my Mexican roots!

@sallyandersen8729 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Love their creations. Thanks for sharing this video.

@Blue_Azure101 5 жыл бұрын

When he started finessing the clay....instant asmr vibessssssss

@xinyihu7017 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I want to give them thousands of thumbs ups

@mustardseed308 5 жыл бұрын

Out Of This World Beautiful.

@ouagadougou62 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@michaelrosspearson9756 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Art is so important in culture.

@usertub721 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and magnificent.these are master pieces.

@Muscleduck 5 жыл бұрын

Really impressive. These are obviously very talented people.

@mrjackd66 5 жыл бұрын

What wonderful pieces!

@zainudinaja3194 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Lombok Island in Indonesia we make pottery for our life. We make jar for dringking from clay and sand. Your pottery very beautiful brother

5 жыл бұрын

Amazingly beautiful!

@albertopascolini1118 3 жыл бұрын

Their pottery is so singular it amazes the eyes

@nitishkumar5936 5 жыл бұрын

They are same like our old indian craftsmanship but here all sort of things vanished by time very few can holds this kind of knowledge

@lunacally4903 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is art!

@John_Enrique 5 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful pieces of Art

@freenature9640 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...Amazing

@amitabisht1390 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and painstakingly made.Everything seems to be inspired from nature.would love to posess one.

@yoloxochitl6 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible pieces

@wldtrky38 5 жыл бұрын

Some very detailed and beautiful objects, from simple clay. I have seen some ancient Native American pieces bring 6 figures at auction. 1000 years make a heck of a difference. Thanks NG.

@Clemsterful 5 жыл бұрын

breathtaking!!

@mayr9360 5 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!

@CHRISTIANHUGO1 5 жыл бұрын

wow,,,,I want one ... they are amazing

@ohmydaz3 5 жыл бұрын

This is spectacular!

@happycomfort3026 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I love the blue ones!

@suhanih1902 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful objects !!

@lolasu4495 5 жыл бұрын

Que emoción sentí al ver esto, siendo de Michoacán y enterándome que el buen Mariano lo capturó, ¡En hora buena!

@wakilinjogu1727 5 жыл бұрын

Art is special

@lorimurdy1215 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to do this !!! It would be a fantastic and a great honor to be taught by this family. ❤❤🌞

@dashalauner8535 5 жыл бұрын

indeed..♡

@arloisthegreatest8810 5 жыл бұрын

100% MICHOACAN!!!

@kayrosis5523 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! If I had the money I'd definitely buy one

@andrearoach7505 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@vanna4animals 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful !

@lidialopezrocha6466 5 жыл бұрын

😮 I wish I could buy this pieces of art!!!

@FairyFrequency 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Wishing you a beautiful day x)

@denzelsugayan432 5 жыл бұрын

this is beautiful

@Annakist76 5 жыл бұрын

Just.... wauw!

@Chuko-xc9rw 2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful video

@hemantabcde 5 жыл бұрын

earthen pot art in every country has its own charm...simply love the intricacy!

@GPTDavid 5 жыл бұрын

lOVE IT.

@keiferzz 5 жыл бұрын

Those potteries have a purpose and that’s to share their culture I think it means there is peace in Mexico

@Paintspotsandpaper 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@MrCjosue24 5 жыл бұрын

That’s where I live. In the state of Michoacán

@Sharpiesabre2 5 жыл бұрын

Mad points for the older generation to keep the cultural art of their time alive

@JimDavisTucson 5 жыл бұрын

Where can one go to purchase these beautiful creations?

@carloleeokeef6801 5 жыл бұрын

Jim Davis In San José de Gracia, Michoacán, México.

@makokoro9073 5 жыл бұрын

There is nothing better then buy it directly from them. If you buy it from other people it means they are reselling the products

@carloleeokeef6801 5 жыл бұрын

Mary Madrigal tienes razón en lo que le daconsejas a Jim Davis. Aunque es lógico que si las compra a otras personas, y dichas personas no son quienes que las hacen, tienen que ganarsalgo de dinero. No crees que es justo eso? Saludos!

@makokoro9073 5 жыл бұрын

@@carloleeokeef6801 si, claro, pero my punto es que esas personas les pagan una mediocridad a estos artesanos maravillosos, sabiendo que merecen muchisimo mas de lo que les pagan. Luego revenden el producto a una cantidad exorbitante, no solo para sacarle ganancia pero para tomar ventaja. Eso my amigo es injusto no crees?

@MrTachyon3000 5 жыл бұрын

You can also stop at San Nicolas de Obispo and get a hand made stone molcajete, then buy a high quality guitar in Paracho, and real hand blown glass Christmas ornaments in Tlapujahua. All in Michoacán. Oh and yes, some of the best ice cream in Tocumbo Michoacán and best carnitas in Quiroga.

@HelenAMyers 3 жыл бұрын

Festivities will be manufactured into Find Art with Mexican Clay. Thank God for Mexican Clay. Mexican Water and Mexican Culture.

@mikegeorgius7589 5 жыл бұрын

AWSOME!!! I love it!!! Too f'n cooool...

@RicardoHernandez-vk8zc 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Georgius not pretty Shure but they're like 100 dollar each or less!!!

@TanukiOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

OMG!! 2:35 How amazingly beautiful!

@Wilaka5000 5 жыл бұрын

Genial

@admiralamezcua 5 жыл бұрын

amazing

@fennecfoxfanatic 5 жыл бұрын

ua tantos puntitos y detallitos yo mejor me desmayo

@CooksFSH 5 жыл бұрын

Viva Mexico

@LambentOrt 5 жыл бұрын

Exquisite

@chrisaguilera1564 5 жыл бұрын

Exquisite....

@jekrsh9536 5 жыл бұрын

lov lov lov

@morganolfursson2560 5 жыл бұрын

I am lucky to own 5 pieces, 3 of them being in the garden in front of my house in the Basque country , where they have been weathered by the elements which has made them even more beautiful . Some have cactus inside, because of their origin , some flowers , and some fruits (no disrespect) because i don't like to treat art as something to be merely contemplated but also as something to be used so it acquires even more beauty and sentimental value over the years . But i don't consider these any less than exquisite works of art .

@dimarisdm 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I wish to know where buy one for my house

@ritakoenig6959 3 жыл бұрын

Oooooh such yummi pots.

@user-hm9mj1hc3j 5 жыл бұрын

sehr interessant!!

@metstribelindo_mg7818 5 жыл бұрын

Wow

@MooBerry2009 5 жыл бұрын

Oooooo I wanna buy em

@JimDavisTucson 5 жыл бұрын

¿Dónde se puede ir a comprar estas hermosas creaciones?

@RicardoHernandez-vk8zc 5 жыл бұрын

Jim Davis you could go to the small town of San Jose de gracia, Michoacán México!!!

@adrianfdze3810 3 жыл бұрын

I got some for sale in Kansas City Kansas

@esailesh5243 5 жыл бұрын

A tribute to the hand's that made them!

@carolmarie5789 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vessels.... all of them! Too bad they do not enjoy the financial rewards of the items... I feel as though others take financial advantage of this family's skills...

@cznyeet6818 2 жыл бұрын

Complex

@hernanlopez448 5 жыл бұрын

Son preciosas, yo compré una para ponerle agua a mi mamá, en su ofrenda de todos santos, el resto del año, está en una vitrina.

@prashantvicky 5 жыл бұрын

I commented,even, before I watched the video.

@shuklaswaraj 5 жыл бұрын

You know, I do the same thing because I know they make very nice videos I also like them

@prashantvicky 5 жыл бұрын

Akshat Shukla Yes,they do. The one other channel I am addicted to is Kurzgesagt...They,too, make some really nice videos.

@shuklaswaraj 5 жыл бұрын

prashant vicky I am also addicted to many channels like Saurabh Raut, Shubham Kumar, Guinness World Records

@dawnfkahamilton-doerfler6982 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice pottery. I thought though it was an agave plant not a pineapple.

@famnmnable 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder where they got their glaze? Did they make that from scratch as well?

@hotmeish 5 жыл бұрын

👌

@technodrone313 5 жыл бұрын

stuff like that would be hard to make on a computer. i cant imagine by hand.

@teresinhaferreira4942 5 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👍👍

@Goddessjccabeza 5 жыл бұрын

Where is the amazon link

@pollywanda 5 жыл бұрын

This be nice for happy eyes on fire!

@fairouzbirsiq2502 5 жыл бұрын

👍💓💓🙏🙏👏👏👏