Maximo Gómez Ponce

	Maximo Gómez Ponce Maximo Gómez Ponce is a noted Mexican potter from the La Luz neighborhood of the city of Puebla, an area known for its local traditional pottery. He is the third generation of artisans in his family, learning it from his father who had learned it from his own father. The tradition has been passed since to his nephew to carry on the family tradition. Gómez Ponce creates a number of utilitarian items such as tortilla warmers, containers for mole, jars, and cooking vessels such as pots and a large flat bottomed piece called an arrocera, used for making rice or paella. He also makes miniatures and ritual items such as incense burners, candle holders and items for Day of the Dead altars. Gómez Ponce uses various molds he has created himself for many of the pieces although for larger pots he uses a turntable. This requires skill because the sides of the pots must be uniform to prevent cracking. After forming and drying, pieces are painted, glazed then fired in a brick kiln. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Mexican Artisans This is a list of notable Mexican Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America * People * Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants * Mexica, ancient indigenous people ... artisans: Baskets and other non-textile fibers * Feo Ariza (straw mosaics) * Rosalinda Cauich Ramirez (baskets) * Ángel Gil (ixtle fiber products, Guanajuato) * Apolinar Hernandez Balcazar (baskets, State of Mexico) * Fortunato Hernández Bazán (ixtle fiber products, Oaxaca) * Fortunato Moreno Reinoso (reed and bamboo objects, Michoacan) * Pineda Palacios family (palm frond nativity scenes, Puebla) * María Quiñones Carrillo (baskets, Chihuahua) * Felipa Tzeek Naal (palm frond weaving, Campeche) * Villajuana family (hammocks, Yucatán) * Andrés Uc Dzul (Panama hats, Campeche) Lacquer ware * Mario Agustín Gaspar (Michaocan) * Pablo Dolores Regino (Guerrero)) * Francisco Coronel Navarro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Puebla, Puebla Puebla de Zaragoza (; nah, Cuetlaxcoapan), formally Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, formerly Puebla de los Ángeles during colonial times, or known in English simply as Puebla, is the seat of Puebla Municipality. It is the capital and largest city of the state of Puebla, and the fourth largest city in Mexico, after Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. A viceregal era planned city, it is located in the southern part of Central Mexico on the main route between Mexico City and Mexico's main Atlantic port, Veracruz—about east southeast of Mexico City and about west of Veracruz. The city was founded in 1531 in an area called Cuetlaxcoapan, which means "where serpents change their skin", between two of the main indigenous settlements at the time, Tlaxcala and Cholula. This valley was not populated in the 16th century, as in the pre-Hispanic period this area was primarily used for the "flower wars" between a number of populations. Due to its history and architectural styles rang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Mole (sauce) Mole, from Nahuatl mōlli (), meaning "sauce", is a traditional sauce and marinade originally used in Mexican cuisine. In contemporary Mexico the term is used for a number of sauces, some quite dissimilar, including mole amarillo or amarillito (yellow mole), mole chichilo, mole colorado or coloradito (reddish mole), mole manchamantel or manchamanteles (tablecloth stainer), mole negro (black mole), mole rojo (red mole), mole verde (green mole), mole poblano, mole almendrado (mole with almond), mole michoacano, mole prieto, mole ranchero, mole tamaulipeco, mole xiqueno, mole pipián (mole with squash seed), mole rosa (pink mole), mole blanco (white mole), chimole, guacamole (mole with avocado) and huaxmole (mole with huaje). Generally, a mole sauce contains fruits, nuts, chili peppers, and spices like black pepper, cinnamon, or cumin. While not moles in the classic sense, there are some dishes that use the term in their name. Mole de olla is a stew made from beef and vegetab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Paella Paella (, , , , , ) is a rice dish originally from Valencian Community, Valencia. While non-Spaniards commonly view it as Spain's national dish, Spaniards almost unanimously consider it to be a dish from the Valencian community, Valencian region. Valencians, in turn, regard ''paella'' as one of their identifying symbols. It is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine. The dish takes its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire, ''paella'' being the word for a frying pan in Valencian language, Valencian/Catalan language. As a dish, it may have ancient roots, but in its modern form, it is traced back to the mid-19th century, in the rural area around the Albufera lagoon adjacent to the city of Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. ''Paella valenciana'' is the traditional paella of the Valencia Region, Valencia region, believed to be the original recipe, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Day Of The Dead The Day of the Dead ( es, Día de Muertos or ''Día de los Muertos'') is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. Although related to the simultaneous Christian remembrances for Hallowtide, it has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed. Traditions connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased using calaveras and marigold flowers known as ''cempazúchitl'', building home altars called '' ofrendas'' with the favorite fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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	Mexican Potters Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America * People * Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants * Mexica, ancient indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico Being related to the State of Mexico, one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico Culture of Mexico * Mexican cuisine * historical synonym of Nahuatl, language of the Nahua people (including the Mexica) Arts and entertainment * "The Mexican" (short story), by Jack London * "The Mexican" (song), by the band Babe Ruth * Regional Mexican, a Latin music radio format Films * ''The Mexican'' (1918 film), a German silent film * ''The Mexican'' (1955 film), a Soviet film by Vladimir Kaplunovsky based on the Jack London story, starring Georgy Vitsin * ''The Mexican'', a 2001 American comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts Other uses * USS ''Mexican'' (ID-1655), United State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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