Chulucanas Petals Ceramic Vase

"Chulucanas, also known as Peru's Lemon Capital, is famous for its ceramics. It is located in the Department of Piura".

"Our ceramics have deep cultural roots that derive from the pre-Hispanic Tallan and Vicus cultures that arose in northern Peru around 500 A.D. The Vicus culture developed only a few miles from the city of Chulucanas".

Meet the Artist

Working in the traditional style of Chulucanas ceramics, Peruvian artist Jesus Rivas designs and handcrafts this decorative vase.

Jesus Rivas was born in Peru's northern province of Piura. He is a hardworking man, responsible and innovative. He is always looking for new ways to give free rein to his imagination so he can apply those ideas to his art.

It features a simple shape with a straight neck, finished with petal motifs in tones of black and ivory that evoke modern art forms.

The black color is achieved by firing the vase with mango tree leaves. On the bottom, the artist inscribes his name, the name of his hometown, and the phrase echo a mano (made by hand).