About the Artisan: Don Luis Gonzalez and Don Jose Pila
As a 4th generation artista de barro (clay artist) Don Luis Gonzalez, was born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato and learned to “throw” (shape) clay pottery from his father in their family business.He moved to Tonala, Jalisco as a young man, started his family there, and has spent the last 35 years of his life making pottery. We met Señor Pila in Tonala, Jalisco on the search for quality goods. He is a 4th generation artisan and his focus is on painting barro (clay pottery) which is produced in Tonala. His skilled artwork was impressive and his desire to keep the tradition of artisans in Tonala alive was the motivation for what he does every day.
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- Artisan Made
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- Job Creator
- Supports Small Business
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