Nicaragua traditional pottery - The Village Artisan

Esperanza en Acción works with Nicaragua artisans living in poverty, that are  organized in cooperatives, collectives or work in their homes with their families.

           Artisans in San Juan de Oriente make the pottery using a manual kick wheel and finish the pieces using natural mineral oxides for the earthen colors. The fantastic flora and fauna of Nicaragua are the basis for stunning vase designs and novel wind instruments. The pottery is fired using a low-temperature technique so the vases are decorative as they do not hold water.

 

 

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