Assorted pots in Irapuato, Mexico
Several styles and sizes of clay pots sit in an open stall. The styles include small, simple, unglazed pots, to large, heavily decorated glazed vessels. Irapuato is a large town in the Mexican state of Guanajuato known for its agricultural produce. The town was originally settled by the Tarascan Indian community, but it remained a small village until the Spanish conquistadors discovered large silver deposits in the nearby town of Guanajuato. Since then the village has grown into a city, but it still retains much of its Indian heritage, including architectural styles and agricultural practices.
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