Barro Rojo Terracotta Red Clay Dessert Plate Handmade in San Marcos Tlapazola

Handcrafted in San Marcos Tlapazola, this beautiful dessert plate showcases the skill and dedication of the Zapotec women potters who continue the traditions and craftsmanship of their ancestors. Its rich red clay, natural texture and subtle variations in each plate showcases the allure of the unique lands of Oaxaca, creating a magnificent plate for any dining experience. With meticulous and stunning craftsmanship, its artisanal charm is the perfect touch of authentic culinary creations, ready for your dinner gatherings and dessert plating.

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Made of locally sourced Barro Rojo, or Red Clay in San Marcos Tlapazola, a Zapotec, indigenous community in Oaxaca

Food-Safe and lead-free: No dyes or glazes were used, making it lead-free.

Artisanal: The special color variations, gloss, and texture comes from the burnishing and baking processes, all handmade artisanally, without molds or electrical ovens.

Red Clay is known for its resistance to high temperatures, making this the perfect cookware for open-fire cooking

Each plate has unique color variations, which may include black/gray fire stains, making them one-of-a-kind

Approximate Measurements: Diameter 7’’ Width ½’’

CARE: We recommend handwashing this piece to ensure texture remains the same for years. Let fully cool before washing. Some pieces of red clay may filter water (because no glaze or sealant was used). Emerenciana, recommends cooking the piece with atole or a thick beverage and letting the piece cool before washing. Doing this several times will “cure” the piece as time and use is the best way to seal barro rojo pieces.

At Lolo - Mercadito we are committed to acknowledging the nature of each product. With each purchase, you are getting a unique and authentic piece that was handmade with love by artisans from Mexico. These are artisanal products. For this reason, there might be some flaws and variations in color, measurements, shapes, and design.