Mayolica Santa Rosa Guanajuato Mexico Hand Painted Day of the Dead Piggy Bank for Sale

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Mayolica Santa Rosa Guanajuato Mexico Hand Painted Day of the Dead Piggy Bank For Sale

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Mayolica Santa Rosa Guanajuato Mexico Hand Painted Day of the Dead Piggy Bank:
$54.99

Artistically hand painted piggy bank, marked Mayolica Santa Rosa Guanajuato Mexico, featuring a Day of the Dead theme. This bank is large, measuring 11\" long by 9\" tall and once the money goes in, it cannot be retrieved unless the bank is broke open!

Mayolica Santa Rosais a renowned workshop that specializes in creating exquisiteMajolica pottery. Let me share some fascinating details about it:

Origin and Art Form:
- Majolica potteryoriginated in the 16th century and is primarily distinguished by its milky-white glaze applied after the initial firing.
- It falls under the broader category of clay arts, which includes sub-genres like Spanish-influencedTalaveraand ItalianMaiolica.
- Mexican Majolica differs from traditional Talavera in terms of art form and color usage. While Talavera features intricate patterns, Majolica embraces more free-form designs and artwork.
Santa Rosa Workshop:
- TheSanta Rosa workshopis situated in the mountains of central Mexico, high above the city ofGuanajuato, at an elevation of 8,360 feet.
- The workshop derives its name from both the town and the clay found in the localSierra de Santa Rosamountains, which is used in their pottery.
- Founded by theSalazar family, Santa Rosa has been crafting Majolica pottery for over forty-five years.
- Today, a group of the Salazar grandchildren manages all aspects of the studio, from sourcing and firing the clay to glazing, painting, and designing new styles.