Some, like Audrey Greenwald, 75, who has worked at the center since its founding, make functional pottery.

In many parts of Oaxaca state, both functional and decorative pottery and ceramic pieces are produced.

Today contemporary Native potters create a wide range of ceramics from functional pottery to monumental ceramic sculpture.

His production of functional pottery is by hand craftmanship for individual pieces of a like design.

He has written several books on the subject of functional pottery.

He focused first on functional pottery.

While he continues to make and sell functional pottery he is now known for his more recent studio pottery.

A table is set for a buffet: hand-woven mats, functional pottery and fat shiny pewter serving pieces.

Prior to approximately 1972 nearly all the products of Dan Kwian were functional pottery.

Opposite, a dazzling window view wall showcases art and functional pottery.