Coyotepec Vase | S

$125.00 CAD
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HANDMADE IN MEXICO

Hand-thrown and fired in an underground pit, this black clay vase is a stunner.

Story

We love the soft, organic shape and mysterious colour of this beautiful vase. San Bartolo Coyotepec is one of the most recognized pottery communities in Oaxaca, Mexico and is known for its use of this unique black clay.

Details
  • MEASUREMENTS: 11.5 cm W x 13 cm H / 4.5" W x 5" H
  • VOLUME: ≈700ml
  • MATERIALS: 100% clay
  • COLOUR: Onyx
  • ORIGIN: Mexico
Product Care

Dishwasher safe. Please note these pieces are sensitive to abrupt temperature changes, and can be prone to cracking if moved from extreme hot to extreme cold, and vice versa. 

Meet Our Artisan Partner

San Bartolo Coyotepec, Mexico

Amando Pedro

Amando is a master of Barro Negro pottery, a 2,500-year-old craft passed down through generations in his family. Raised in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a village renowned for its black clay pottery, Amando learned the sacred techniques from his great-grandmother. These techniques, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples, have been meticulously preserved, ensuring that each piece reflects the authentic heritage of the region.

In his family-run atelier, Amando works alongside 13 artisans from 11 local families. Each piece is crafted with care before being fired in an underground kiln using a specialized oxygen-depletion technique that imparts the pottery’s distinctive black hue. This process represents a harmonious blend of ancestral tradition and skill, refined over centuries.

When you purchase a piece crafted by Amando's co-op, you acquire more than just a work of art—you become part of an enduring legacy. Each piece that emerges from the kiln carries the spirit of the land and the wisdom of generations past. By acquiring one of these handcrafted treasures, you also become a custodian of the ancient knowledge embedded in the clay.

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