Behind the Design

Decorative Mata Ortiz Pottery For Your Home

March 6, 2015

Mata Ortiz Pottery - Decorative accents can make or break a home. We all have those friends that try their hand at decorating but it never seems to work out quite right. Perhaps if they used a piece of our Mata Ortiz Pottery it would work out differently. Sometimes it's not what you do with your design scheme, but rather, what pieces you incorporate that makes it work.

Created in the town of Mata Ortiz in northern Mexico by Master Potter Juan Quezada, Mata Ortiz pottery has gained worldwide recognition. Developed over the years, the style incorporates indigenous ancient people, wildlife and geometric designs to create stunning one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Part of the unique beauty and tradition of the pottery is due to the handmade nature of the pieces. Created without the use of a potter's wheel, each piece is shaped by hand and fired using local fuel sources. The clay used is harvested from nearby mountains and is as rich as the oxides used in the paints. These factors result in an incredible, vibrant tone. The end pieces of pottery are intricate; full of contrasting geometric lines. Yet somehow, it all works together and does not appear busy.

It is this exquisite, intricate attention to detail that is missing from your friend's design scheme! Often times, we go to great lengths to incorporate different items in an attempt to appear eclectic yet put together. However, usually it just makes a mess of things. What is needed, is something like our Mata Ortiz pottery to pull it all together. The contrast of the curvy lines found on the vases against the stark geometric patterns and paintings featuring local people and wildlife all work together. It speaks to uniformity, yet remains unique with its touch of artistic individuality.

Any of our vases would make a great statement in your friend's home. Used appropriately, these vases would complement a nice side table or sofa table in your home and you could even buy a few and change them out seasonally to refresh the way each vase is presented from season to season.

The quality and character are undeniable. Mata Ortiz is the perfect accent piece for home decor because of its ability to incorporate into just about any design plan you, or err -- I mean your friend, may have. Buy one for your friend and keep it for yourself... we won't tell a soul!

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