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SKU: 6109470

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The geometric designs on this lamp are created using clay-based natural substances called "ngobes." First the entire piece is coated with an off-white ngobe and fired. After this, artisans draw the designs and paint them with slip, a diluted clay mixture. The piece is then fired in a barbeque pit with burning mango leaves, which creates the dark color on the bowl - because of the slip applied, the patterning remains a light color. Finally, the lamp is burnished with a stone, and finished with wax.

In Chulucanas, a small town on the north coast of Peru, local potters have been creating unique clay items for centuries. The inhabitants of the town descend from ancient pre-Columbian people who inhabited this region. They developed these "reverse technique" ceramics, displayed today in some museums under the name of Vicus pottery.

UPC Code: 732919436549

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Artisan Group: Allpa
Country: Peru

Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means "earth." Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. In addition, Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to artisans.

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