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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
    @NatGeo  Před 6 lety +71

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

    • @shuklaswaraj
      @shuklaswaraj Před 6 lety +1

      That their struggle resembles like mine

    • @DenniseCB
      @DenniseCB Před 6 lety +2

      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
      @krossnkuss2875 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @makokoro9073
      @makokoro9073 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @xxIPTxx
      @xxIPTxx Před 5 lety

      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
    @AzlianaLyana Před 6 lety +244

    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
    @4ndR3o0w Před 6 lety +140

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

  • @bearsbearsbears375
    @bearsbearsbears375 Před 6 lety +44

    This video was so calming. What a stress relief

  • @faviolamartinez5552
    @faviolamartinez5552 Před 6 lety +52

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

  • @34_harshdeepraghuwanshi98
    @34_harshdeepraghuwanshi98 Před 6 lety +42

    What a amazing skill they have to build unique objects

  • @WENSIVE
    @WENSIVE Před 6 lety +9

    Best clay craftsmanship I've seen so far

  • @ailsa6739
    @ailsa6739 Před 6 lety +17

    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
      @ailsa6739 Před 6 lety

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

  • @angelaholwell741
    @angelaholwell741 Před 6 lety +24

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

  • @misstricksmix
    @misstricksmix Před 6 lety +45

    Amazing clay design !!

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage Před 6 lety +23

    Poetic pottery

  • @MIHAWKSOLITARIO
    @MIHAWKSOLITARIO Před 6 lety +16

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

  • @reynaencantadora1308
    @reynaencantadora1308 Před 6 lety +11

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

    • @carloleeokeef6801
      @carloleeokeef6801 Před 6 lety

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

  • @aservantsoftheownerofdeath3952

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

  • @ofMiceAndMemes
    @ofMiceAndMemes Před 5 lety +7

    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.

  • @shuklaswaraj
    @shuklaswaraj Před 6 lety +30

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

  • @obsonbest
    @obsonbest Před 6 lety +6

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

  • @moisesmunoz415
    @moisesmunoz415 Před 6 lety +63

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

    • @darkrulier
      @darkrulier Před 6 lety +5

      Moises Munoz narcos are probably exploiting the family

    • @albertreed966
      @albertreed966 Před 5 lety +2

      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
      @makokoro9073 Před 5 lety +10

      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
      @saborflamenco1137 Před 2 lety

      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 CZcams videos are a big help in making us all more aware. Thank you.

  • @theSelodijehermano
    @theSelodijehermano Před 6 lety +63

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

    • @Littleathquakes
      @Littleathquakes Před 5 lety +5

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

    • @theSelodijehermano
      @theSelodijehermano Před 5 lety +7

      @@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
      @cocol211 Před 4 lety +1

      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.

  • @zanthur5337
    @zanthur5337 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @Phlavora
    @Phlavora Před 2 lety +1

    that musik with the pinecones went offffff

  • @wadood8700
    @wadood8700 Před 6 lety +9

    That is some awesome pottery

  • @xinyihu7017
    @xinyihu7017 Před rokem

    Amazing! I want to give them thousands of thumbs ups

  • @sagefields
    @sagefields Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @beatrizlimon9628
    @beatrizlimon9628 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @carloleeokeef6801
    @carloleeokeef6801 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @MC-mk3uo
    @MC-mk3uo Před 5 lety

    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.

  • @Blue_Azure101
    @Blue_Azure101 Před 5 lety

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

  • @sallyandersen8729
    @sallyandersen8729 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @zainudinaja3194
    @zainudinaja3194 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @lorimurdy1215
    @lorimurdy1215 Před 5 lety

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

  • @mustardseed308
    @mustardseed308 Před 5 lety

    Out Of This World Beautiful.

  • @Chuko-xc9rw
    @Chuko-xc9rw Před 2 lety

    This is a beautiful video

  • @usertub721
    @usertub721 Před 6 lety

    So beautiful and magnificent.these are master pieces.

  • @michaelrosspearson9756

    Amazing! Art is so important in culture.

  • @mrjackd66
    @mrjackd66 Před 6 lety

    What wonderful pieces!

  • @freenature9640
    @freenature9640 Před 6 lety +2

    Wow...Amazing

  • @ouagadougou62
    @ouagadougou62 Před 5 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning!

  •  Před 5 lety

    Amazingly beautiful!

  • @albertopascolini1118
    @albertopascolini1118 Před 3 lety

    Their pottery is so singular it amazes the eyes

  • @John_Enrique
    @John_Enrique Před 6 lety

    Wow beautiful pieces of Art

  • @nitishkumar5936
    @nitishkumar5936 Před 6 lety +12

    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

  • @Muscleduck
    @Muscleduck Před 6 lety

    Really impressive. These are obviously very talented people.

  • @amitabisht1390
    @amitabisht1390 Před 5 lety

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

  • @wldtrky38
    @wldtrky38 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @mayr9360
    @mayr9360 Před 5 lety

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • @Clemsterful
    @Clemsterful Před 5 lety

    breathtaking!!

  • @lunacally4903
    @lunacally4903 Před 5 lety

    Now this is art!

  • @ohmydaz3
    @ohmydaz3 Před 6 lety

    This is spectacular!

  • @lidialopezrocha6466
    @lidialopezrocha6466 Před 5 lety

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

  • @yoloxochitl6
    @yoloxochitl6 Před 6 lety

    Incredible pieces

  • @andrearoach7505
    @andrearoach7505 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful!!!

  • @suhanih1902
    @suhanih1902 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful objects !!

  • @CHRISTIANHUGO1
    @CHRISTIANHUGO1 Před 5 lety

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

  • @vanna4animals
    @vanna4animals Před 6 lety

    Very beautiful !

  • @TanukiOfficial
    @TanukiOfficial Před 5 lety

    OMG!! 2:35 How amazingly beautiful!

  • @happycomfort3026
    @happycomfort3026 Před 5 lety

    Very cool! I love the blue ones!

  • @HelenAMyers
    @HelenAMyers Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @denzelsugayan432
    @denzelsugayan432 Před 5 lety

    this is beautiful

  • @wakilinjogu1727
    @wakilinjogu1727 Před 6 lety

    Art is special

  • @Paintspotsandpaper
    @Paintspotsandpaper Před 2 lety

    Awesome!

  • @JimDavisTucson
    @JimDavisTucson Před 6 lety +20

    Where can one go to purchase these beautiful creations?

    • @carloleeokeef6801
      @carloleeokeef6801 Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @makokoro9073
      @makokoro9073 Před 5 lety +7

      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
      @carloleeokeef6801 Před 5 lety

      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
      @makokoro9073 Před 5 lety +6

      @@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
      @MrTachyon3000 Před 5 lety +2

      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.

  • @FairyFrequency
    @FairyFrequency Před 6 lety

    Fantastic! Wishing you a beautiful day x)

  • @ritakoenig6959
    @ritakoenig6959 Před 3 lety

    Oooooh such yummi pots.

  • @kayrosis5523
    @kayrosis5523 Před 6 lety

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

  • @GPTDavid
    @GPTDavid Před 5 lety

    lOVE IT.

  • @lolasu4495
    @lolasu4495 Před 5 lety

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

  • @Sharpiesabre2
    @Sharpiesabre2 Před 5 lety

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

  • @admiralamezcua
    @admiralamezcua Před 6 lety

    amazing

  • @Annakist76
    @Annakist76 Před 6 lety +2

    Just.... wauw!

  • @mikegeorgius7589
    @mikegeorgius7589 Před 6 lety

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

  • @LambentOrt
    @LambentOrt Před 5 lety

    Exquisite

  • @MrCjosue24
    @MrCjosue24 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @chrisaguilera1564
    @chrisaguilera1564 Před 5 lety

    Exquisite....

  • @keiferzz
    @keiferzz Před 5 lety

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

  • @arloisthegreatest8810
    @arloisthegreatest8810 Před 6 lety +6

    100% MICHOACAN!!!

  • @dimarisdm
    @dimarisdm Před 5 lety

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

  • @Wilaka5000
    @Wilaka5000 Před 6 lety +1

    Genial

  • @jekrsh9536
    @jekrsh9536 Před 6 lety

    lov lov lov

  • @hemantabcde
    @hemantabcde Před 5 lety

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

  • @user-hm9mj1hc3j
    @user-hm9mj1hc3j Před 6 lety +3

    sehr interessant!!

  • @morganolfursson2560
    @morganolfursson2560 Před 5 lety

    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 .

  • @MooBerry2009
    @MooBerry2009 Před 5 lety

    Oooooo I wanna buy em

  • @JimDavisTucson
    @JimDavisTucson Před 6 lety +6

    ¿Dónde se puede ir a comprar estas hermosas creaciones?

    • @RicardoHernandez-vk8zc
      @RicardoHernandez-vk8zc Před 6 lety +4

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

    • @adrianfdze3810
      @adrianfdze3810 Před 3 lety

      I got some for sale in Kansas City Kansas

  • @metstribelindo_mg7818
    @metstribelindo_mg7818 Před 6 lety

    Wow

  • @fennecfoxfanatic
    @fennecfoxfanatic Před 6 lety

    ua tantos puntitos y detallitos
    yo mejor me desmayo

  • @CooksFSH
    @CooksFSH Před 5 lety

    Viva Mexico

  • @esailesh5243
    @esailesh5243 Před 5 lety

    A tribute to the hand's that made them!

  • @carolmarie5789
    @carolmarie5789 Před 5 lety +1

    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...

  • @prashantvicky
    @prashantvicky Před 6 lety +7

    I commented,even, before I watched the video.

    • @shuklaswaraj
      @shuklaswaraj Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @prashantvicky
      @prashantvicky Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @shuklaswaraj
      @shuklaswaraj Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @cznyeet6818
    @cznyeet6818 Před 2 lety

    Complex

  • @Goddessjccabeza
    @Goddessjccabeza Před 5 lety

    Where is the amazon link

  • @famnmnable
    @famnmnable Před 5 lety

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

  • @hotmeish
    @hotmeish Před 5 lety

    👌

  • @dawnfkahamilton-doerfler6982

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

  • @teresinhaferreira4942
    @teresinhaferreira4942 Před 6 lety

    👏👏👏👏👍👍

  • @technodrone313
    @technodrone313 Před 5 lety

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

  • @bladefang2585
    @bladefang2585 Před 6 lety

    What is the music

  • @hernanlopez448
    @hernanlopez448 Před 5 lety

    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.

  • @pollywanda
    @pollywanda Před 5 lety

    This be nice for happy eyes on fire!