Handcrafted Barro Negro Skull Mug | Oaxacan Black Clay
Handcrafted Barro Negro Skull Mug | Oaxacan Black Clay
Handcrafted Barro Negro Skull Mug | Oaxacan Black Clay
Handcrafted Barro Negro Skull Mug | Oaxacan Black Clay
Handcrafted Barro Negro Skull Mug | Oaxacan Black Clay
Handcrafted Barro Negro Skull Mug | Oaxacan Black Clay

Barro Negro Skull Mug

£18.00

Barro Negro Skull Mug (150ml) – San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or even a cheeky hot chocolate, this skull mug is a handcrafted piece with real character.

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

  • Natural Pigments (The residue of the natural pigment may be noticeable when you touch it, these pigments or residues are not harmful)

  • Hand Wash (wash it before use)
    Barro Negro is baked at low temperatures, making it not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. Please hand wash and let it fully dry before the next use.

Barro Negro Skull Mug (150ml) – San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

Perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or even a cheeky hot chocolate, this skull mug is a handcrafted piece with real character.

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

  • Natural Pigments (The residue of the natural pigment may be noticeable when you touch it, these pigments or residues are not harmful)

  • Hand Wash (wash it before use)
    Barro Negro is baked at low temperatures, making it not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use. Please hand wash and let it fully dry before the next use.

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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.