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    Pottery is an indigenous craft that continues to be important in contemporary Guatemalan society. Major pottery centers in Guatemala include Chinautla, Guatemala, Santa Apolonia, Chimaltenango, San Luis Jilotepéque, Jalapa, Rabinal and Baja Verapaz. Chinautla pottery is considered one of the three oldest pottery traditions in the Americas, along with some from Mexico and Peru. Potters create functional and decorative pieces

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    Guatemalan Pottery

    Therefore, this indigenous manufacture is given continuous use


    within contemporary society. Therefore, this indigenous
    manufacture is given continuous use within contemporary society,
    even when it has diversified its designs and forms for other
    needs, being The most common forms are the following:

    Jars, jugs, apastes, mixers, braceros, pots, porrones, comales,


    pichingas, tecomates, incense burners, flower pots and vases.

    They have a usable incorporated historical time that is manifested through their
    origin, particularly pre-Hispanic. Its work instruments, its manufacturing
    procedures, as well as the social relationships it generates. Historical analyzes
    allow us to demonstrate the persistence, despite the transformations suffered by
    time, of the styles, techniques, aesthetic patterns and forms of work and
    organization, as well as the social significance, beliefs and ideological aspects
    incorporated.

    The known pottery towns in Guatemala are Chinautla, Guatemala, Santa Apolonia,
    Chimaltenango, San Luis Jilotepéque, Jalapa, Rabinal, Baja Verapaz and in the
    municipality of Mixco in Guatemala.

    Chinautla pottery has an eminently indigenous character both in the processing of


    the clay and in the hand finishing without the use of kilns. Anthropologists consider
    Chinautla pottery as the third in America with a primitive and ancestral character,
    after those originating from certain populations in Mexico and Peru. Originally
    Chinautleca pottery had an eminently domestic character, as it consisted of the
    exclusive manufacture of jars, jugs, comales, frying pans, torteras and apastes.
    chicken, bamboo paddles, a polishing stone and the board, model beautiful
    figurines of different types, especially those of a religious nature. Once each
    ceramic work has been made, it is left out in the shade for several days until
    uniform drying is achieved. Next, in the patio of the house
    Pine bark, dry manure and straw are piled up, on which the pieces are placed, then
    these are covered with the same materials and they are burned throughout the
    day, finally the pieces take on a brick red color or a red color. , the ceramic that is
    esteemed and considered the finest, a layer of white clay is applied to it, which,
    when burned, turns an oyster-colored or antique white tone.

    Jalapa Pottery
    The precious samples of
    pottery, palm and basket work,
    as well as painted ceramics of
    pre-Hispanic origin, are perhaps
    one of the greatest attractions
    for visitors to this department, in
    addition to being a source of
    income for the artisans who
    dedicate themselves to this kind
    of laborious task.
    Ceramics in San Luis
    Jalapa is characterized by its Jilotepéquez.
    volcanoes, but not only because
    its cones give greater interest to
    the landscape, but because
    they are ideal for practicing
    adventure or sports tourism.

    Crafts from Rabinal Baja Verapaz


    These potters, by putting the clay or clay on the wheel, become true artists who are
    capable of turning a ball of clay into authentic works of art with shapes as diverse and
    unique as their creativity allows.
    A family tradition that has been passed down from parents to
    children, as is the example of Don Fernando López
    Rodriguez, originally from Rabinal Alta Verapaz, belonging to
    the Baja Verapaz artisans association, said association has
    more than 100 potters.
    The process begins with the selection of the material which in
    the place known as Capilla del Barro consists of mud, after
    this process it is dried, pounded and finally sifted.

    The next step is to prepare it by mixing it with water until it


    becomes a ball of dough.
    After this, it is transported to the lathe to shape the new
    piece, it is decorated and refined, this entire process is carried
    out with the skill of the craftsman's hands.

    When all of the above has been done, they are dried and
    placed in the oven for an average of 5 hours.

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