Joaquín Balbuena, a master craftsman recognized that through the Tree of Life, they are recognized internationally for this popular art, which involves the mind, heart and skill .
David Portillo
The polychrome clay from Izúcar de Matamoros is considered a Cultural Heritage of the state of Puebla, which is why master craftsmen seek to keep this craft full of history current.
Currently there are 18 workshops in that municipality of the Mixteca Poblana, and in each one at least seven people work, for which more than 126 families depend on this craft.
Joaquín Balbuena, master craftsman recognized that through the Tree of Life, they are internationally recognized for this popular art, which involves the mind, heart and skill, which reveals the finest expressions of color.
To promote this craft from November 18 to 20, the fourth national cultural festival of the Tree of Life and Polychrome Clay will be held in the municipality of Izúcar de Matamoros.