Watch This Beautiful Traditional Mexican Pottery Emerge from Clay
National Geographic
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February 15, 2024
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See how traditional artistic traditions are being kept alive in the Mexican state of Michoacan.

In this installment of Mexican Handcraft Masters by Mariano Rentería, a family of glazed pottery artists explains the process behind their exquisite artistry.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

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