Mata Ortiz pottery from Casas Grandes, Mexico

The following books offer both the history and tradition of the Mata Ortiz pottery movement and excellent photographs of individual pots. The following books may be purchased (see information and ordering page) .

Our CD !

MATA ORTIZ POTTERY
by David George Lucas Ceramica de Mata Ortiz
by Artes de Mexico No. 45

A new, interactive, CD which contains images, movies, text and music. This CD conveys a feeling for the village of Mata Ortiz and explains the process used to make each unique piece of pottery. This CD will run on Windows or Apple computers and contains a Quicktime installer, if needed, to view movies showing the pottery making process.

Price: $19.95     #103
This is a stunning book of large scale photographs showing the best pottery that Mata Ortiz has to offer. Although mostly written in Spanish, this book imparts the beauty and complex nature of this pottery craft by use of crystal clear photography. A must book for anyone who follows this wonderful pottery movement and natural beauty.
Price: $29.95      #104

Miracle of Mata Ortiz
Juan Quezada and the Potters
of Northern Chihuahua by Walter Parks

A remarkable ceramic arts tradition is taking root in a remote village, high on the plains of northern Chihuahua. The miracle of Mata Ortiz tells of this phenomenon and of the potter Juan Quezada, who began it. The story, the technical information, and the Appendix describing 220 Mata Ortiz potters, will be of interest to student, collector, and historian as well as the casual reader.

Price: $19.95       #101

Our CD !

MATA ORTIZ POTTERY by David George Lucas		Ceramica de Mata Ortiz by Artes de Mexico No. 45
A new, interactive, CD which contains images, movies, text and music. This CD conveys a feeling for the village of Mata Ortiz and explains the process used to make each unique piece of pottery. This CD will run on Windows or Apple computers and contains a Quicktime installer, if needed, to view movies showing the pottery making process. Price: $19.95 #103		This is a stunning book of large scale photographs showing the best pottery that Mata Ortiz has to offer. Although mostly written in Spanish, this book imparts the beauty and complex nature of this pottery craft by use of crystal clear photography. A must book for anyone who follows this wonderful pottery movement and natural beauty. Price: $29.95 #104


Miracle of Mata Ortiz Juan Quezada and the Potters of Northern Chihuahua by Walter Parks
A remarkable ceramic arts tradition is taking root in a remote village, high on the plains of northern Chihuahua. The miracle of Mata Ortiz tells of this phenomenon and of the potter Juan Quezada, who began it. The story, the technical information, and the Appendix describing 220 Mata Ortiz potters, will be of interest to student, collector, and historian as well as the casual reader. Price: $19.95 #101