Shape & smooth texture of the stone, with a concave area on one side make for a good fidget/stress relief tool. Fits well in the hand, so inconspicuous, too.
I had a Talavera sphere, but it was broken , and it broke my heart. so, of course, I had to find another. And Novica had this one, I was so happy. I will tell you, this one is bigger than the broken item, and looks fantastic in my yard.
I wanted a feminine, delicate-looking (yet sturdy) parasol to wear with Regency period costume. This fit the bill perfectly, and also looks smashing with modern-day clothes. And, of course, it keeps my fair skin cool and shaded from the summer sun.
"Our father. lives on in our artisan legacy. Therefore, he is with us always. He showed us the value of tenacity and resistance in the face of life's challenges."
I was born in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, where Don Miguel Hidalgo left his ceramic heritage to the native peoples of the region. Today it is an... read more
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