Barro Negro Lunita Shot Glasses (pair)

£28.00

Barro Negro Lunita Shot Glasses (pair) (5cm x 6cm ) – San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca
Perfect for mezcal, tequila, or even espresso, these shot glasses come as a pair.

Made by Fidel and his wife Lorena in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, using the region's iconic Barro Negro (black clay). Fidel has been perfecting this family craft for 50 years, and each piece can take up to 7 days to create. The distinctive sheen and character of this pottery reflect centuries of tradition and ancestral skill.

Please note that as each piece is handmade, slight variations may occur, making every item beautifully unique. Our Barro Negro is Lead free

Barro Negro Lunita Shot Glasses (pair) (5cm x 6cm ) – San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca
Perfect for mezcal, tequila, or even espresso, these shot glasses come as a pair.

Made by Fidel and his wife Lorena in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, using the region's iconic Barro Negro (black clay). Fidel has been perfecting this family craft for 50 years, and each piece can take up to 7 days to create. The distinctive sheen and character of this pottery reflect centuries of tradition and ancestral skill.

Please note that as each piece is handmade, slight variations may occur, making every item beautifully unique. Our Barro Negro is Lead free

image of colourful papel picado

The Story Behind It

Maker: Fidel & Lorena

Years practising: 50 years

Origin: San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Material: Barro Negro (Black clay)

Technique: Traditionally made without a potter’s wheel, hand-shaped, burnishing before firing, carved & pierced decoration and stone-polished.

Time to make: Each piece can take up to 7 days

Learned through: Family tradition

A note from the maker: Every detail on your piece is one of a kind, so please treasure it. The clay from San Bartolo Coyotepec is naturally lead-free, and its signature black colour comes from the traditional firing method – not paint or glaze.

image of colourful papel picado