Oaxacan Flower Oaxaca Barro Negro Rectangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder _artisan--novica-artisan-10532 5-carat gem of faceted blue

5-carat gem of faceted blue topaz framed by openwork swirl patterns in sterling silver

this silver pendant evokes an ancient lantern decorated with lace

for each 25-50lbs

The flower-shaped frame surrounds glorious hand-painted floral garlands in gilt over a red background

which is then hand-painted in a kelly green

Oaxacan Flower Oaxaca Barro Negro Rectangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder _artisan--novica-artisan-10532 5-carat gem of faceted blueThis 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