Blue Jay Painted Ceramic Bird Guatemala

Blue Jay Painted Ceramic Bird GuatemalaThis ceramic Blue Jay is made using locally dug earthenware clay. This is hand formed and pit fired. The fired bird is then dipped in a slip of paster of paris to smooth out the forms surface and then carefully hand painted. The final step includes dipping in a wax to coat the bird and protect the painted surface. The bird has wire legs that may be adjusted and allows the bird to stand secure. Signed by the Morales family of artists. Fragile. NOTE:

Hand hammered bird wall plaque with bendable wings made from recycled steel drum oil barrels from a Fair trade group in Haiti

Throw has a fun white floral pattern within a white rectangular frame that contrast beautifully with the indigo dyed color of the cloth

With a modern adaptation

purple and more

Beautiful periwinkle

25" drop and

Organically dyed with the batik process

navy blue and chalky forest green

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The quilt is hand stitched to secure the batting and the finished edge is also hand stitched

Embroidery colors are bright pink and orange

This filagree is a traditional and intricate style of jewelry making