Mata Ortiz pottery, or Casas Grandes, is one of the finest and most innovative ceramics in the world. Led by Juan Quezada, the entire pueblo of Mata Ortiz creates outstanding handmade, coiled pots or ollas, following centuries-old methods. Here's our unique collection by some of the finest potters in Mata Ortiz.
Gorgeous Mata Ortiz olla by artist Adrian Corona. Adrian delicately etched different medallions with Xolo dogs. The Xoloitzcuintle, or Xolo, is a Mexican...
Gorgeous black on black sea snail effigy created by Mata Ortiz artist Nicolas Ortiz Jr. This is the...
Beautiful mandala olla by young artist Paula Gallegos. Paula is the daughter of Master Potters Laura Bugarini and Hector...
Lovely tejido seed pot by artist Rocio Quezada, wife of Mariano Quezada. Beautiful cutout butterfly at the top of the...
Beautiful stone polished black on black olla by Ruben Rodriguez Guillen. A very similar pot by Ruben is...
Tomas Quintana lives in a neighboring village of Mata Ortiz and for many years has been an admirer...
Contemporary ceramic masterpiece in the form of a traditional huaje, gourd, by top Oaxacan artist Omar Fabian. This...