Oaxacan Flower Oaxaca Barro Negro Rectangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder _artisan--novica-artisan-3210 Ivan Martinez of Mexico designs

Ivan Martinez of Mexico designs this charming cat statuette in the classic Talavera style

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How would we provide care for an overwhelming influx of orphaned kittens and puppies that required constant attention and care when our resources were already stretched thin

Blue chalcedony on waxed cotton

Oaxacan Flower Oaxaca Barro Negro Rectangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder _artisan--novica-artisan-3210 Ivan Martinez of Mexico designsThis rectangular 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 a flower on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative