Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Dusk Bollywood They grace an extraordinary tapestry

They grace an extraordinary tapestry

giving it a brightly polished finish that exalts the beautiful material

The teardrops are cut from light green jade slabs by hand then rounded and given their final shape on a grinding wheel

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted

Whispering of the Peruvian past

Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Dusk Bollywood They grace an extraordinary tapestryThis 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