Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder - Pastoral Oaxaca Serving Utensils Framing inner drops of 18k

Framing inner drops of 18k gold

Embellished with a glass bead lotus motif

Bag: 13 inches H x 16

this cultural heritage remains alive in each artisan

the birds represented freedom and carried messages from one place to another

Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder - Pastoral Oaxaca Serving Utensils Framing inner drops of 18kThis egg shaped barro negro napkin holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem of Oaxaca, who works as a team with his father. Barro negro, literally translated as 'black mud,' is a type of pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, and crafted using traditional methods. The black color comes from the clay itself, enhanced during the firing process. This napkin holder has a flower on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative