Barro Negro, Black Clay, Faces Mug Baskets handmade by Mixe women artisans

handmade by Mixe women artisans from Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

and varnishes are used: the clay acquires its black color from the special clay in San Bartolo Coyotepec and the baking techniques

where attention

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Barro Negro, Black Clay, Faces Mug Baskets handmade by Mixe women artisansBarro Negro, or Black Clay Large Mug with Face Made in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca. Astonishing pieces made of world renowned black clay of Oaxaca. Each piece is shaped by hand and baked in an underground wood fire of thick black smoke, which gives the pieces their black special color. Combined as a whole process these Black Clay or Barro Negro pieces are one of the most sought after pottery styles in all of Mexico. This mug combines the traditional