Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Ceramic Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Twilight Tote Argentina and Francisco head the

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Decoupage on pinewood with pinewood stand

Enhanced with agates

using pyrography techniques to add floral motifs

Reminiscent of polished pebbles of sea glass

Oaxaca Barro Negro Triangular Ceramic Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Twilight Tote Argentina and Francisco head theThis triangular barro negro pencil holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem of Oaxaca, who works as a team with his father. Barro negro, literally translated as 'black mud,' is a type of pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, and crafted using traditional methods. The black color comes from the clay itself, enhanced during the firing process. This pencil holder has two quarter flowers on a diagonal on each side made through a combination of