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 equippe...