Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Pastillaje

English translation:

pastillaje/embroidered clay

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Spanish term

Pastillaje

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Archaeology
Pastillaje. Consiste en una pequeña protuberancia en forma de pelotilla en la pared exterior de un cuerpo

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Edith Marin (asker) Aug 24, 2009:
Muchas gracias por su respuesta, en cuanto al contexo, se trata de la descripción Morfólogica de cerámicas . El texo completo es : Pastillaje: Consiste en una pequeña protuberancia en forma de pelotilla en la pared exterior de un cuerpo. La pelotilla no se aprecia bien debido a la erosión, y también a que el fragmento se encuentra fracturado en parte de la aplicación
Coralia Polanco Aug 24, 2009:
Si, por favor envianos oracion completa. La unica otra definicion que tengo de pastillaje tiene que ver con cocina.
Joseph Tein Aug 24, 2009:
Context? Are more context and background available? Is there a complete sentence? More information about the area of study would probably help to come up with an appropriate translation, because even the DRAE doesn't contain the word 'pastillaje'.

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pastillaje/embroidered clay

Querida Edith,
No encontre ninguna referencia en cuanto a pastillaje siendo una protuberancia en la pared exterior de un cuerpo, sin embargo encontre esta expresion en referencia a una tecnica indigena de fabricacion de ceramica. Aqui te copie la referencia, espero que te sea util:

Pastillaje is the name of a decorative technique of ancient Indian origin used to embellish natural clay pottery pieces. In Michoacan it is used to dress the simple cocoa jugs, punch bowls and household items and in Atzompa, Oaxaca, to make earthenware destined for special occasions. We carry all sizes and types of Pastillaje from pots and figures to large jugs perfect for garden accents. E-mail us to order and inquire about our complete inventory including larger Pastillaje jars.
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agree neilmac : What do you think about Liz's "appliqué" suggestion ?
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Muchísimas gracias Pierre por tu ayuda, creo que lo más acertado es dejarlo como Pastillaje con una explicación (embroidered clay) "
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stipple/stippling

= pattern › puntear; stippled WITH sth salpicado DE algo

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All the pastillaje hits on Google seem to be about a cake decoration... maybe this usage is country-specific to whwerever the source text comes from?
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appliqué technique




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Occidente de México.
--Características


En prácticamente toda la extensión del Estado de Nayarit se desarrolló la cultura llamada de "Las tumbas de Tiro", caracterizada por sepulturas donde han sido encontradas estas figuras huecas de arcilla, denominadas "figuras de Nayarit", "figuras huecas" o "figuras funerarias".
Aunque la mayoría de las figuras provienen del saqueo, los arqueólogos consideran que pertenecen a los períodos Formativo Tardío y Clásico Temprano, por lo que se hicieron entre el 300 a.C. y el 500 d.C.
Por lo general representan figuras humanas de dimensiones muy variables. Las más grandes pueden medir alrededor de 1,2 m y las más pequeñas 10 cm. Están hechas de una pasta de tonalidades que varían del café oscuro o rojizo al color crema.
Los personajes más comunes son guerreros armados, hombres o mujeres de pie o sentados, figuras que sostienen vasijas, mujeres embarazadas o con niños y parejas. Los cuerpos son anchos y las piernas desproporcionadamente gruesas. Las caras son alargadas con ojos almendrados, nariz fina y boca horizontal entreabierta que en algunos casos deja ver los dientes.
Todas las figuras de Nayarit están modeladas con aplicaciones de pastillaje. En su mayoría se distinguen por su decoración pintada en tonalidades rojas, blancas, amarillas y ocasionalmente negras, que consiste en pinturas faciales y corporales, peinados y tocados o diseños de tejidos. Como ornamento característico lucen hileras de argollas a lo largo de los lóbulos de las orejas.


--Origin


Western Mexico.
--Characteristics


The "Shaft Tomb" culture, characterized by tombs containing the hollow clay figures known as "Nayarit figures", "hollow figures" or "funeral figures", developed throughout the state of Nayarit.
Although most of the figures are the product of looting, archaeologists have determined that they pertain to the Late Formative and Early Classic periods, from 300 BC to 500 AD.
In general, they represent human figures of different sizes.
The biggest ones measure approximately 1.2 m whereas the smallest ones can measure 10 cm. They are made of paste in shades ranging from dark brown to red and cream.
Common representations include warriors with weapons, men and women in standing or sitting position, figures holding vessels, pregnant women, women with children or couples. Their bodies are wide and their legs disproportionately big. Their faces are long with almond shaped eyes, a fine nose and a horizontal half-open mouth which in some cases shows teeth.
All Nayarit figures are modeled and decorated using the appliqué technique. For the most part, they are known for their painted decoration in shades of red, white, yellow and sometimes black featuring facial and body paintings, hairdos and head-dresses or textile motifs. They wear multiple rings in their ear lobes.


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agree neilmac : "Cuela" (mostly because it's French) but works for me :)
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