LEGACY
On sunny days there is a distinctive orange glow around the town square of Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico. It is the reflection from the copper wares hanging outside the shops, the copper kettles suspended from the top of the kiosk that marks the town center, and from the pillars, roofs and architectural adornments that pay homage to the town’s livelihood. “Cobre” means “copper,” a name that is apropos given the history of Santa Clara del Cobre. The indigenous P’urhépecha, who inhabited the area beginning in the 14th century, were considered the world’s most advanced metallurgists of pre-Hispanic times. Their sophisticated command of crafting tools and weapons from copper enabled them to defeat invading Aztecs. Although the P’urhépecha enjoyed access to copper mines in the nearby mountains, it was the abundant forests that provided fuel for smelting ore...establishing a livelihood that would endure for centuries. With a company-owned factory in this renowned copper-crafting town, Thompson is part of the Santa Clara del Cobra community. Their hand-crafted products for the home bring the authentic metalsmithing legacy of Santa Clara del Cobre to designers and homeowners throughout North America.
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