Glazed Clay Pineapple – San José de Gracias, Michoacán
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Glazed Clay Pineapple – San José de Gracias, Michoacán
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Glazed Clay Pineapple – Blue

£50.00

Glazed Clay Pineapple – Blue – San José de Gracias, Michoacán

H: 17 (approx.)

Handcrafted by Jesus Guadalupe in San José de Gracias, Michoacán, this glazed blue clay pineapple is made entirely by hand using natural clay, a family tradition now in its fourth generation.

The pineapple is one of the most beloved forms in San José de Gracias, where artisans have long transformed clay into decorative pieces and serving vessels (soperas & poncheras) each one shaped by hand and brought to life with bold glazes and intricate surface detail. The form has evolved over generations, but the craft remains the same: entirely handmade, rooted in family and place.

A piece this size takes Jesus around two days to complete, from shaping to firing to the final glaze.

Each pineapple is made with alegría (joy) and that's exactly what it's meant to bring into your home.

Glazed Clay Pineapple – Blue – San José de Gracias, Michoacán

H: 17 (approx.)

Handcrafted by Jesus Guadalupe in San José de Gracias, Michoacán, this glazed blue clay pineapple is made entirely by hand using natural clay, a family tradition now in its fourth generation.

The pineapple is one of the most beloved forms in San José de Gracias, where artisans have long transformed clay into decorative pieces and serving vessels (soperas & poncheras) each one shaped by hand and brought to life with bold glazes and intricate surface detail. The form has evolved over generations, but the craft remains the same: entirely handmade, rooted in family and place.

A piece this size takes Jesus around two days to complete, from shaping to firing to the final glaze.

Each pineapple is made with alegría (joy) and that's exactly what it's meant to bring into your home.

The Story Behind It

Maker: Jesus Guadalupe

Years practising: 12 years

Origin: San José de Gracias, Michoacán

Material: Natural clay

Technique: Glazed pottery

Time to make: 2 days

Learned through: A family tradition now in its fourth generation

A note from the maker: Value the work of the artisan — every piece carries our joy, because that's how we make them: with love and happiness. Value them in the same way.