The Hands Behind the Craft:

Behind our collection of graceful feminine sculptures is Italian-born artist Loretta Bertoli, who brings inspiration from the landscapes of eastern Italy, as well as Roman and Byzantine art, to Mexico, where she founded Amano Trade. In her own words:

“At Amano Trade, the hands of ancient Mexican pottery tradition refine the most humble material, clay, and with water and fire, they create forms contaminated by the memories of the ‘Old World’ that I carry marked in me. The colors of Mexico soften their vibration and expand into a number of nuances evoking a refined elegance.” – Loretta Bertoli