Hand Painted Mexican Wedding Jug

Pieces like this come from a long tradition of olla de la vida / wedding jugs, where two spouts join into one shared handle — a symbol of partnership and “drinking from the same life.” They’re usually gifted at weddings across parts of central and southern Mexico, with each maker decorating theirs in their own regional style.
 
This one caught our attention for the colour alone — bright, cheerful, and that slightly naïve hand-painted pattern that always feels like it’s been made for an actual celebration rather than a souvenir stand.
 
We picked it because it has that mix we look for: rooted in real craft tradition but still fun, useful, and easy to live with. Exactly the sort of piece that tells its story without taking itself too seriously.
 
Condition: Excellent
Size: W 14.5cm x D 7.5cm x H 17cm