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Illuminating Dispatches Newsletter - June 13th: Clay Week
Read more →In Celebration: Zuni Pottery, National Clay Week June 13th - 19th A rich and complex history, the Zuni tradition of ceramics is one that has existed for millennia. Producing both functional and ceremonial vessels, Zuni potters traditionally dug their own clay and produced their own paints all from the local soil and plants, intrinsically tying the colors of their pots to their home. But by the middle of the last century, potting became a dormant art form, giving way to jewelry-making, which was the main support of the Zuni economy. Reviving the process has been a fifty-year journey, led by...