Santander Ceramics Studio Trinidad

Neydis mesa coki the only woman of the santander family who chose to dedicate herself to the pottery business.

Santander ceramics studio trinidad.

Daniel santander also known as chichi owns el alfarero a pottery house in the town of trinidad cuba. The potter house or casa del alfarero run by daniel chichi santander who appears in the image. Cuba sancti spiritus province trinidad artisan at pottery studio nr ceramic pots drying in trinidad. We actually purchased a fairly large piece which we did manage to get back to the uk without breaking.

Potter house or casa del alfarero run by daniel chichi santander. Santander has continued the family tradition of pottery for years and years in the town of trinidad. Pottery santander el alfarero casa chichi trinidad in trinidad you will find the pottery alfarero casa chichi owned by the santander family here you can see how the pottery is made free access and also buy. The array of coloured pottery was extensive and very reasonably priced.

Trinidad cuba january 14 2016. Browse and purcahse from our rae dunn collection. Trinidad made handicrafts recognized in cuba abroad escambray 23 november 2011. Much of trinidad s earthenware bra has a unique seal.

Download this stock image. He said the designs produced today have been passed down from generation to generation. And it is that the santander family molds the clay with the warmth of the heart. The story goes back to colonial times when in the year 1892 a spanish immigrant taught him.

It is so unique and special that much of the world is recognized. There are several photographs of the owner daniel chichi santander presenting pieces of his pottery to fidel castro and other dignitaries. Fast shipping and all items listed online are in stock and ship within one day of purchase. Trinidad has a proud tradition of pottery and a l canchanchara drinks served at sunset in trinidad cuba in traditional terracotta cups.