Vintage Tlaquepaque Floral Redware Bowl – 1930s Mexican Folk Art
 
Beige Slip Glaze with Blue/Green/Brown Motifs
 
Description & Provenance
This 13.34 cm diameter × 6.35 cm deep redware bowl is a classic example of 1930s Tlaquepaque pottery from Jalisco, Mexico.
Characterized by its:
Beige slip glaze base with hand-painted floral designs in cobalt blue, earthy green, and warm brown—a palette typical of pre-1950s Tlaquepaque ware.
Rustic red clay body visible where glaze has flaked, adding to its vintage charm.
Organic brushstrokes reflecting the bruñido (burnished) technique, where pigments were applied before low-fire kilning.
 
Key Features:
Authentic Tlaquepaque Craftsmanship:
Made in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, a hub for folk ceramics since the colonial era, using local terracotta clay and mineral-based glazes.
Floral motifs often symbolized nature’s abundance in Mexican agrarian culture.
Condition & Age Markers:
Glaze flaking: Expected for 90-year-old pottery; does not compromise structural integrity.
 
Cultural Significance:
Pre-dates mass tourism; likely made for local use (serving mole or frijoles) rather than export.
Display:
Best for dry display: Avoid liquids due to potential lead in vintage glazes.
Pair with Oaxacan barro negro or Tonalá petatillo pottery for a curated folk art vignette.
A sun-washed relic of Mexico’s artisan legacy—where every chip tells a story.