Onyx Espresso Cup + Saucer

$48.75 CAD $65.00 CAD
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HANDMADE IN MEXICO

Ideal for your morning coffee ritual, these unique and stylish artisan-made cups are part of our Oaxacan Onyx Collection

Story

The people of Oaxaca have been drinking ceremonial beverages from black clay vessels for centuries, making these gorgeous cups ideal for enjoying your favourite beverages. Each cup and saucer is unique and is hand-thrown in a fair trade environment. 

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. Each piece is unique and truly handcrafted from start to finish using techniques that date back to pre-Hispanic times.

Details
  • CUP MEASUREMENTS: 7.5 cm Diameter x 4 cm Depth / 3" Diameter x 1.5" Depth
  • SAUCER MEASUREMENTS: 10 cm Diameter / 4" Diameter
  • VOLUME: ≈100ml
  • 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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