GEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE
The Voice of the Earth: Our Genuine Volcanic Stone
Our claims about the use of "genuine volcanic stone" are not an assumption; they are a geological fact. XOLCALI's raw material is extracted from deposits in San Salvador El Seco, Puebla, a municipality located in the heart of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
Key Fact:
According to official data from INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), 39.17% of our municipality's surface area is composed of extrusive igneous rocks such as basalt, confirming the authenticity and abundance of our main resource.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL EVIDENCE
The Legacy in Our Hands: Ancestral Techniques
The XOLCALI artisanal tradition is the continuation of a legacy of more than a millennium. Ethnohistorical research confirms that our hand-carving techniques are directly descended from those practiced in the pre-Hispanic settlement of Cuauhyehualulco (ca. 600-1000 AD), the predecessor of San Salvador el Seco.
Our Roots:
This craft was inherited and passed down by the Nahua and Otomi peoples, who perfected the art of transforming stone into tools and symbols. Today, our master craftsmen are the direct heirs of that knowledge.
Our Commitment
Authenticity is more than just a word; it's our promise. By providing this evidence, we reaffirm our commitment to transparency, fair trade, and the preservation of our priceless cultural heritage. Thank you for valuing and supporting authentic Mexican art.