Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder - Pastoral Oaxaca Charm Arching their backs with their

Arching their backs with their tails raised into the air

the pendant glows with dark and light green jade

hand-painted with the colorful image of a bird

The artisan hand strings rows of faceted quartz beads to flank a flower-shaped 950 Karen silver pendant

the artisan starts working with cabuya and reed grass fibers

Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder - Pastoral Oaxaca Charm Arching their backs with theirThis 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