Metropolitan Collection
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'White Sunrise'
Rafael Medel shapes clay into a voluptuous white vase. Delicate motifs in black depict the rising sun and repeat the color of the rim. Medel works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas, achieving the dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Falling Star'
Circles trace the path of a falling star on a sleek white vase. Rafael Medel works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas, achieving the dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. The vase belongs to his "Net of Tenuous Lines" collection.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Caramel Snowball'
The legendary artistry of Chulucanas ceramics finds unique expression through Rafael Medel's hands. He crafts the vase into a rotund shape with a small neck as he works with techniques developed by the Vicus culture in 500 B.C.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Turquoise Clovers'
Three-leaf clovers float on a turquoise breeze bringing magical elegance to this Chulucanas vase. The design is by Rafael Medel, who expertly blends his modern artistic vision with one of Peru's historic ceramic legacies. Developed in 500 B. C.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Midday Bloom'
Shaped like a budding seed, this vase is designed to blossom in the midday light. The innovative design is by Peru's Rafael Medel, who celebrates Chulucanas ceramic legacy through his modern artful vision. Developed by the Vicus culture in 500 B.C.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Harmony' (pair)
Harmony evolves into symmetrical artistry in the exclusive design of these vases. Christian works with the legendary ceramic techniques developed by the Tallan and Vicus cultures of 500 A.D.
Ceramic vase, 'Jasmine'
Pristine white petals waft a sweet perfume into the velvet darkness. Working in the traditional technique of Chulucanas, Ruben Adanaque depicts night blooming jasmine on a sleek vase. Hand-crafted ceramics such as this are entirely unique.
Ceramic vase, 'Footprints'
"This vase represents the footprints of an animal in the rainforest. It is abstract, but it could represent the tracks of a jaguar climbing a tree, " muses Peruvian ceramicist Marzesa.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Sunny Globe'
Rafael Medel shapes a voluptuous vase in the form of a globe. Encircled with black zigzags, the design is absolutely beautiful. The artisan brings contemporary style to the ancient ceramic techniques of Chulucanas. The piece belongs to his "Yellow Rays" collection.
Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Sun and Sea'
"This is a design with strong lines and an excellent combination of yellow with black, " Rafael Medel explains. "At the bottom, ocean waves can be seen, and the marvelous sun." The dramatic vase forms part of his "Sun and Sea" collection.