Agave and Tequila Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-13602 Dyed freshwater cultured pearls

Dyed freshwater cultured pearls

A crackled blue glaze is characteristic of true celadon

A single stone of peridot shines atop this Indonesian solitaire ring

Dainty tassels line the edges of the shawl

Painted by hand in festive colors

Agave and Tequila Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-13602 Dyed freshwater cultured pearlsIn Mexican artisan Javier Ramirez's home town, the processing and distilling of tequila is an internationally recognized tradition. Ramirez pays homage to the cultural beverage with this 'tree of life' sculpture. In the center, a tequila distiller stands atop a wood barrel as he harvests from an agave plant, surrounded by figurines depicting flowers, birds, and butterflies. Each piece is diligently crafted from ceramic and painted by hand, assembled