Clay hanging water container
Water Fishing Net its a water container developed in Jose de la O's workshop The Chair that Rocks. The aim of the project is to reactivate the local craftmanship and economy of a small town in the eastern coast of Mexico called Tlacotalpan, a place full of culture and craft traditions that are close to their extintion.
Water Fishing Net its a water container developed in Jose de la O's workshop The Chair that Rocks. The aim of the project is to reactivate the local craftmanship and economy of a small town in the eastern coast of Mexico called Tlacotalpan, a place full of culture and craft traditions that are close to their extintion.
The challenge was to design and build a product using local resources and traditional crafts from the region.
The use of clay pieces for transport and storage of water has been preserved since pre-Hispanic times by Mexican communities because it keeps the water fresh and gives it a distinctive flavor. Water Fishing Net has the purpose of keeping fresh water at hand in a contemporary context.
It is manufactured with clay extracted from the region and fishing net knitted by a local fisherman.
Photos by Vicky Katrin, Mario Cruz Terán, José de la O and Catalina Chaveznava
Part of The Chair That Rocks Workshop 2013
Part of Genereación DECODE 2014
Developed in collaboration with MOAT Museo del Oficio Alfarero Tinajeril
Special thanks to: Studio José de la O, Foro Cultural Luz de Noche