Mantos V is part of YANKATU’s Mantos collection, made using the ceramic technique of the Jequitinhonha Valley, considered intangible heritage of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The vases reinterpret the movement of the saints’ cloaks that adorn historic churches built during the Rococo period in Brazil. They are made by artisan Deuzani and daughters Gil and Marcilene, revisiting a tradition from a contemporary perspective.
Designer Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros spent time in the valley exploring the materials and origins of this traditional Brazilian craft, listening to its stories and learning the artisans’ way of living. The inspiration for this vase came from that immersion and from time spent in the historic town of Tiradentes, working with a craftsman specialized in sacred art.
All the handmade details are unique: molded by hand and colored with natural pigments collected in the Jequitinhonha Valley.
All Yankatu pieces are numbered and come with a small book telling the inspiration behind the piece, with blank pages left so that its story can be continued by whoever acquires it and passed on from generation to generation. The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
The objects that appear in the pictures are not part of the Mantos Vase.
Customization is available on request.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 34x34x18cm (13x13x7'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 3 |
| Production Year | 2023 |
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| Design Class | Limited Editions |
| Number Of Pieces Created | 8 |










