Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Ceramic Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Twilight Tote Argentina and Francisco head the

Argentina and Francisco head the project that assists the young crafts people as they transform newspapers into admirable decorative pieces

6 inches L x 0

Reminiscent of polished pebbles of sea glass

Surrounded by an argent halo

using pyrography techniques to add floral motifs

Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Ceramic Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Twilight Tote Argentina and Francisco head theThis 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 two quarter flowers on a diagonal on each side made through a combination of