Melissa Tena & Norberto Quintana: Hummingbird Seed Pot Mata Ortiz Authentic Talavera Candleholder Together with the panadero on

Together with the panadero on his tricycle and the globero with his bouquet of balloons

from ancient Mesopotamian seals to medieval heraldry

The chest is dense looped mesh

and impossible not to love

Melissa Tena & Norberto Quintana: Hummingbird Seed Pot Mata Ortiz Authentic Talavera Candleholder Together with the panadero onThis charming Mata Ortiz seed pot, a collaboration between Melissa Tena and Norberto Quintana, feels like a little garden of clay. Hand formed in the traditional coiled technique, it is covered with beautifully etched hummingbirds flitting among blooming flowers and leafy branches. Soothing purples and fresh greens stand out against the warm, textured cream background, giving the piece a light, cheerful presence. Delicate incised lines define every