NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A garden blossoming with every well-placed brush stroke decorates this captivating vase. Deep blue motifs frame the elegant artistry reminiscent of famed Talavera ceramic, an off-shoot known as "Guanajuato Talavera" expertly crafted by the Castillo Family. Unlike the original Talavera, this piece features a completely white background that plays host to myriad patterns in yellow, green and blue. Infuse rustic elegance into any setting with this mesmerizing vase. For decorative use only; the piece is not watertight. The work of the Castillo Family represents part of the cultural and historical values of the state of Guanajuato, where they elaborate their treasured craft. Each piece is a laborious affair between the artisan and carefully selected clay, ensuring quality rather than quantity. Once the desired shape is achieved, the surface is prepared in a mineral glaze and fired in a brick kiln. Patience and artistic virtue result in a captivating rendition of Talavera-style ceramics. Artisan Info: The Castillo family's artistry has been featured in periodicals ranging from Sunset magazine to The Cincinnati Inquirer. The Castillo family has many years of experience hand-crafting Talavera-style ceramics in Guanajuato, Mexico. Their workshop seeks to rescue this traditional, world-renowned
