Description

This appealing pair of ceramic Salad Plates (Plato Ensalada) are a unique example of functional folk art, meticulously hand-painted and glazed by artisans from San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala, a center celebrated for its vibrant pottery traditions. The medium-sized, rounded plates feature a glossy white base and a bold cobalt blue rim, with the plate’s surface serving as a canvas for the region’s characteristic high-contrast, rhythmic designs: one features the dense, stylized teardrop or “peacock feather” pattern in a palette of blue and light aqua, while the other features a central design of large, stylized flowers and foliage surrounding a central hummingbird in a warmer palette incorporating terracotta orange and soft green. These durable plates beautifully integrate the detailed artistry of the Lake Atitlán region into everyday tableware.