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2 Candle holder bull
2 Candle holder bull
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Chicken crafts from Chiapas are iconic, especially the pottery from regions with ancient traditions.
Amatenango del Valle Pottery
This is the heart of the most famous clay chickens in the state.
- Signature Pieces: Artisans create "gallinas hueveras" (egg holders that usually fit about a dozen eggs) and salseros (salsa boats) shaped like birds.
- Style: These are made of burnished clay or hand-painted, often in ochre, orange, and white tones, reflecting the daily life of the Tseltal community.
- Where to buy: You can find them directly in the workshops at Amatenango del Valle, in specialized shops like Flor de Piña, or in galleries in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Zoque Pottery (Ocuilapa de Juárez)
In the municipality of Ocozocoautla, the community of Ocuilapa stands out for its Zoque pottery tradition.
- Technique: They use red clay and manual modeling techniques passed down through generations.
- Products: In addition to utensils, they create decorative zoomorphic figures, including roosters and chickens that are staples of regional folk art.
Other Varieties
- Textiles: In the Highlands (like San Juan Chamula), it is common to find decorative little chickens made of wool or felt, stuffed and featuring hand-embroidered details, used as toys or pincushions.
- Wood Carving: While less common than clay, some workshops carve farm animals from local woods like cedar.
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