This vase-shaped barro negro napkin holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem. She works in the time-honored black pottery tradition of Oaxaca, with techniques learned from her father. The fired clay is burnished to a sheen with a piece of quartz or obsidian and fired in a wood-burning kiln, which transforms the clay and gives it a lustrous black color. This napkin holder has a fan-shaped half flower on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative cutouts.
- 0.30 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 10 cm H x 12 cm W x 12 cm D
- 3.9" H x 4.7" W x 4.7" D
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Ann
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12/04/2020
"Beautiful Craftmanship"
This is the fourth piece Ive purchased from Anakarems shop. I just love the work she does.
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Fan Flower, Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Napkin Holder
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Darcy
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01/24/2022
"Gorgeous and beloved"
Gorgeous. Thank you. It is a beloved gift to my friend. Special.
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Fan Flower, Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Napkin Holder
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Cj
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01/06/2022
"Love this. Beautifully designed."
I was so happy to have this. It is pretty on the table. The only issue is it is too small to hold many napkins. They also need to be small size. It now holds mail.
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Fan Flower, Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Napkin Holder
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Veronica
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07/15/2023
"Exactly as pictured"
Beautiful Vase. Exactly as pictured!
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Leaves in Darkness, Mexican Cutout Black Pottery Vase
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Crystal
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06/03/2023
"So cute"
This was a gift and my husband loved it. Very well made.
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James
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02/02/2023
"Incredible"
This is beautiful! Immediately one of my favorites.
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Lacy Black Skull, Openwork Barro Negro Ceramic Skull Figurine from Mexico
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