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Skull Cup | Vaso Calavera
Skull Cup | Vaso Calavera
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Origin: Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca by Isabel Martinez.
Description: The design for this cup was inspired by the calaveras that are popular during Día de Los Muertos.
Material: This cup was constructed with two clays; white & black. Separately, one is too soft and crumbles easily & the other is too hard and rough. Combined they balance each other out to compose a malleable consistency that allows the artisan to bring their creations to life.
Technique: Each piece is hand-made, built & fire baked using ancestral cooking techniques. Each is cooked in hand-made kilns that sit on the ground. Once cooked, they are thrown into a saw dust compost that yields its burnt natural earth tones. This process is known as reduction firing.
Color: Due to the hand-made nature of each piece, no two are the same. Wind, fire temp, debris, and weather all play a role in the finished look.
Approximate Dimensions:
all hand-made products may vary slightly in size.
- 5.25 in H
- 4.26 in W
- 13 oz capacity
Care: Wash and dry completely before storing.
Materials
Materials
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Any variation in shape size or color is part of the artisanal process. Just like snowflakes, not two are the same.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
- Clay: Rinse and dry a couple times before first use. No dishsoap due to its porous nature.
- Textiles: Hand-wash only. Line dry
- Natural Fibers: Keep in a dry place.
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All of our items are hand-made by the beautiful women and men of Oaxaca, and other states of Mexico. Your purchase allows us to keep supporting our artisan partners. Thank you.