How Mata Ortiz Pottery Is Made

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Mata Ortiz pottery is some of the finest pottery samples that you will find anywhere on earth. Amazing!

I’ve been to Mexico and believe me, Mexico is covered up in Angels. I had people go WAY out of their way to help me find my way, or help me when I got sick. They were so incredibly kind to me. Their pottery is just so beautiful! I can’t imagine having the skill to paint like they do. Thank you for bringing us this❤️🤗🐝

not only can you see the process of pottery making, but also some of our culture here, i had a smirk when i saw that they used Jabon Zote (the pink soap), its common knowledge here in Mexico that we use it for almost anything, from washing clothes, to fix some leaks on pipes, even as bait for catfish, and also the typical use of plastic beverage bottles for the fuel like diesel or gasoline, and yes, we are quite the warm hearted people, like the embers of the fire for the pottery or the warm land we live in, thank you for coming to Mexico, hope you also travel to the southern parts where theres even more pottery you might find interesting

In Japan those pieces are sold for huge money. This handwork is a huge national treasure and they should have a great studio and working place.

I cherish my Mata Ortiz pot.

I had high expectations for this episode but this was absolutely incredible. Those pots are stunning works of art! Thank you for taking the time to make this episode! Also, I'm pretty sure I can never go to Mata Ortiz because I'll go broke buying up pots.

Once a year in Mata Ortiz there is a big show and sale. The Art is amazing and includes modern and creative interpretations. I have a mujer embarazada (pregnant woman). All the decorative elements are done freehand. The people are welcoming and kind. There is a clean adobe hotel in town. It is a lovely place to visit & be inspired

What is the most intriguing about Mata Ortiz is that there was this sleepy Mexican town; a gentleman comes along and tells them that pottery is in their DNA and they are all going to become world renown pottery potters. And they did. Amazing.

That was one amazing journey. Thankyou to all the potters in Mata Ortiz and to you Andy for sharing the entire process!

This is my process!!!! I took off my old Windsor screen, put it on an old 20 lb icing bucket and make clay from my yard☺️ I'm so grateful to have found your cchannel!!!

Fell asleep watching ancient Egypt, woke up to this. Amazing find, this channel. Subscribed!

Ramos polychrome is some of the finest prehistoric pots I have seen and Mata Ortiz is a testament to that tradition.

What makes me so happy is that you showed everything, especially how limited/simple their toolkit is. It's what i tell everyone when they ask me about working with clay: you need absolutely f all, just a will to learn. Everything, from material to tools can be found outside, the material in the ground under your feet, your tools probably as trash on the street.

Andy I am totally amazed seeing this video! I have been a potter for over 50 years, and a teacher for 35 of those. I had the pleasure of meeting Juan Quezada and Spencer McCallum in 1980 when they came to my area and did a 'demo'....totally fascinating.. I later was lucky enough to buy a pot made someone named Manuel Mora Tena in 2014... I did some personal work using native clays I found in the Mojave Desert and made pottery with it. Thanks again for the excellent video . . .watching for more!

One of your best videos. I hope this goes viral.

OMG, so much knowledge tucked into a tight hour! Thank you to all that contributed to this video, past and present day. The generosity of spirit, knowledge and experience I see amongst potters continues to amaze me and makes me so grateful to be part of the tribe.

I am in such awe of all the wonderful artist that let us watch their beautiful skills! I feel like I was walking through a Museum of all the great masters of pottery . Thank you for this gift you have given to all of us Andy, those of us lucky enough to find your video. Their pottery should be shown all over the world in the great galleries. Thank you, thank you!

My favorite has to be the black on black pottery. I would love to try making some❤❤

Wow! Wonderful to see how these pots are made. Thank you Andy (and Mrs Andy) and all the potters who allowed you to film to share with the world. Another place on my bucket list to visit.