Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder - Pastoral Oaxaca Serving Utensils Embellished with a glass bead

Embellished with a glass bead lotus motif

The delightful coasters feature an anti-slip base made from cork and come with a box to store them safely

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

it features two types of yellow flowers in two sections that look like windows at late dusk

this cultural heritage remains alive in each artisan

Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Egg-Shaped Napkin Holder - Pastoral Oaxaca Serving Utensils Embellished with a glass beadThis 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