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Alfonso M. Castillo Orta: A Legacy of Puebla Ceramics Alfonso M. Castillo Orta (1944 – January 2009) was a Mexican potter hailing from Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla—a town steeped in centuries-old ceramic tradition. His artistic journey began within the familial workshop where he learned the craft alongside his siblings, inheriting a lineage stretching back generations and deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Mexico. From humble be…
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