Milagros: Saint Raymond Nonnatus Quezada Pottery The artists achieve cutout areas

The artists achieve cutout areas by weaving wet bark fibers

serving as a spirit guardian assigned at birth

Zeny is one of the most recognized woodcarvers of the FFuentes family

This issue is a celebration of that passion as it explores the pottery of an exceptional community in the State of Mexico—from crockery and household objects to the most imaginative decorative pieces

Uplifting toucan alebrije by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Gasspar Calvo

Milagros: Saint Raymond Nonnatus Quezada Pottery The artists achieve cutout areasWonderful Saint Raymond Nonnatus rustic wood sculpture. This handmade Saint Raymon figure is decorated with beautiful Milagros and carved doves. Milagros are charms that are traditionally used to thank a Saint or the Virgin Mary for a prayer, a miracle answered. The person who's prayer is answered will typically go to the church where the figure of the Saint is to give thanks for the favor received. Milagros are usually attached to the Saints statues