Working with copper has been a tradition in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan since pre-Hispanic times. A few of the workshops in Santa Clara have modernized but Antonio Ziranda is keeping the old tradition alive, as do all the craftsmen that I work with.Michoacan is an agricultural state filled with pine forests, croplands, and fruit orchards. This indigenous design was inspired by the segments you see in oranges and grapefruits, many of which are grown in the nearby Tierra Caliente (hot land), not far from Antonio's village.
This sculptural bowl created by Master Smith Antonio Ziranda was inspired by the work of Dirk Van Erp (circa 1920). It makes a beautiful centerpiece bowl.
This design originated in the Roycroft Metal Shop circa 1920 and described as an "Inverted Bell" Vase.
Antonio Ziranda has beautifully crafted a small edition. Don't delay, we have just 2 small vases and 1 large vase!