Capula Michoacan is a relative small village close to Morelia (the state's capital). This is what I call the home of the Catrinas. It's in this village that the most beautiful terracota pottery and Catrinas are created. Capula has it's own replica of the Outback, from where I assume, they get the source material for their creations. I have always been amazed by the beauty and significance of these pieces, that being said, needless to say that I'm a collector. Not so far ago, I had the chance to experience not only the making of these marvelous pieces, but also to participate! Artisan, Hugo Hernandez and his wife Valentina were kind to invite me. This process was relatively long, since you first have to create the mud clay, make the model, allow it to air dry some days before putting it in the mud oven; and finally, painting it. I remained on my task and followed it, although I must confess that I wasn't totally equipped (didn&#
MICHOACAN This site is dedicated to highlight the beautiful and creative work of local artisans in the state of Michoacan, their culture and heritage. Historical Background According to ( La Relacion de Michoacan ), it all started when .. (not complete yet) and the 'Señorio P'urhepecha' began. When King Tangaxan heard what had happened to their neighbours, they decided to surrender peacefully. The correspondant tributes took place, despite this Nuño de Guzman, in his search for more richness executed King Tangaxan. From the 'Relacion de Michoacan' we have precedents of the fine crafts and work the people carried out. Fine jewellery, pottery, clothes and much more in beautiful colors. After the P'urhepecha people surrendered, the encomiendas took place. This institutons pursuited the so-called 'care' of the natives and their catholication by the priests. Artesanias After Don Vasco de Quiroga employed methods and divisi