SgraffitoTraditional Jemez Pottery by Alfreda Fragua - Turtle 4D01M Leather Description: Tufa-casting is an old

Description: Tufa-casting is an old Navajo technique where the impression of the bracelet is carved in volcanic stone (tufa-stone) and the molten melted is poured into the impression

It's as if the arrows are directing the clouds to appear above all three of the Hopi mesas

Her works are painted with traditional motifs and she uses ancient practices when making her pieces

or bean sprouts

SgraffitoTraditional Jemez Pottery by Alfreda Fragua - Turtle 4D01M Leather Description: Tufa-casting is an oldAlfreda Fragua is a respected artist hailing from the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico. Born into a family with a rich tradition of pottery making, she inherited the skills and techniques passed down through generations. With a deep reverence for her cultural heritage, Fragua specializes in creating handmade pottery using the traditional methods of her pueblo. Fragua's pottery is characterized by its distinctive Sgraffito style, a technique where designs