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Gourds (widely known as Guajes from the Cucurbitaceae species) were essential in daily life of Mexico for centuries. Many kitchen utensils were made of gourds: cups (jícaras, from the Nahuatl xicalli), spoons, strainers, containers for liquids or personal belongings. During pre-hispanic times, jícara (gourd cup) was even used as a measure for the tax contributions of grain, gold and pigments, as shown in the manuscripts’ illustrations by Franciscan friars from the XVI century.
In time, artisans took the modest guaje and decorated it with maque, pigments, or carvings, and it became one of the most beautiful expressions of Mexican talent and imagination. Today, guajes are still used in specialized restaurants and many homes for serving mezcal, atole, chocolate, or as decoration.
We present you the special selection of carved guajes from Oaxaca and Tabasco.
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - White
Mexico1492Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje), dyed in white and carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisans. Looks spectacular on a Christmas...
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - Black
Mexico1492Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje), dyed in black and carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisans. Looks spectacular on a Christmas...
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - Red
Mexico1492Available Through Special Order Only: Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje), dyed in red and carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisa...
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - Natural Beige
Mexico1492Available Through Special Order Only: Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje). Carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisans. Looks specta...
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - Gold
Mexico1492Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje), dyed in gold and carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisans. Looks spectacular on a Christmas ...
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - Bronze
Mexico1492Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje), dyed in white and carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisans. Looks spectacular on a Christmas...
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Carved Gourd Ornamental Sphere - Silver
Mexico1492Large, carved, round gourd sphere (guaje), dyed in white and carved by the skillful hands of the Oaxacan artisans. Looks spectacular on a Christmas...
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$6.75
Carved Gourd Mezcal Cup (Jícara de Guaje)
Mexico1492Small, carved, round gourd cup (jícara de guaje) with the base ring made from woven carrizo reed fiber for balance, with the dye and carvings on t...
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Carved Gourd Hot Chocolate Cup (Jícara de Guaje)
Mexico1492Available through special orders - please contact us at info@mexico1492.com. Large, carved, round gourd cup (jícara de guaje) with the base ring ...
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$24.25
Carved Gourd Mezcal Bottle (Guaje)
Mexico1492Available through special orders - please contact us at info@mexico1492.com. Carved, round gourd recipient (bottela de guaje) with the base ring m...
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Natural Carved Gourd Tortillero
Mexico1492Carved gourd, large enough to hold fresh, warm tortillas. In natural shades of green and brown or dyed white or black, carved by the skillful hands...
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Black Carved Gourd Tortillero
Mexico1492Painted and carved gourd, large enough to hold fresh, warm tortillas. In natural shades of green and brown or dyed white or black, carved by the sk...
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White Carved Gourd Tortillero
Mexico1492Painted and carved gourd, large enough to hold fresh, warm tortillas. In natural shades of green and brown or dyed white or black, carved by the sk...
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Carved Gourd Tortillero - Hen
Mexico1492Painted and carved gourd, large enough to hold fresh, warm tortillas. In natural shades of green and brown or dyed white or black, carved by the sk...
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Carved Gourd Bowl - Large
Mexico1492Painted and hand carved gourd, large enough to hold fresh, warm tortillas, fruit or candy. Dyed in white and carved by the skillful hands of the Oa...
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$67.75
Elogio de la Cocina Mexicana - In Praise of Mexican Cooking: Intangible Cultural Heritage - Artes de México
Mexico1492In Praise of Mexican Cooking: Intangible Cultural Heritage. Traditional Mexican cuisine was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Unesco in ...
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Lacas Mexicanas - Mexican Lacquerwork - Artes de México
Mexico1492Mexican Lacquerwork. Six authors share their insights into the ancient art of lacquerwork in Mexico, its Oriental and European influences and the i...
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Tequila, the Traditional Art of Mexico - Artes de México
Mexico1492Tequila: a Traditional Mexican Art. Like the country that gave rise to it, tequila was the product of two cultures: the American agave and European...
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Maguey - Artes de México
Mexico1492Maguey. The maguey—silent witness to Mexico’s transformations—holds the key to its own cultivation, the use of each of its parts, and how and where...
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Revelaciones del Arte Popular Mexicano - The Crafts of Mexico - Artes de México
Mexico1492The Crafts of Mexico. This book is the product of the Smithsonian Institute’s recognition of Artes de México’s fifteen-year publishing history and ...
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Mexico 1492 Gift Card
Mexico1492Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them?Give them the gift of choice with a Mexico1492 gift card. Gift cards are delivered by emai...
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