Oaxacan Dusk Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder _artisan--novica-artisan-8557 The set of six arrives

The set of six arrives in a hand-loomed cotton pouch

and pink winged creatures flit amidst delicate blooms on a background of ochre and gold

L Dry on low heat cycle

Interlocking images breathe a sense of continuity in a mirror frame by Manolo and Lucho

Oaxacan Dusk Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder _artisan--novica-artisan-8557 The set of six arrivesThis triangular barro negro pencil 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 pencil holder has a flower on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative