Barro Negro Decorative Openwork Vase Handmade in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca

This piece immediately draws you in with its rounded shape and carefully carved surface. The open lattice pattern feels rhythmic and intentional, letting light pass through while showing the patience behind every cut. Seen up close, you can tell this vase was shaped slowly by hand, with attention to balance and symmetry that only comes from experience.

Made in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, this vase is crafted from barro negro, a clay known worldwide for turning deep black through a traditional firing process that uses smoke and a sealed, oxygen‑free kiln. No dyes or colorants are added. The color and soft sheen come entirely from the firing itself. The carved openings are added by hand once the form is shaped, making each piece slightly different. It works beautifully as a decorative object, with dry branches, or simply on its own as a sculptural accent.

Handmade in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, where barro negro is shaped and fired using ancestral techniques

Made of barro negro that turns black naturally during firing, without dyes or pigments

Hand carved open lattice design, done entirely by handSmooth rounded form with a polished rim

Includes a removable woven base for display

Decorative vase suitable for dry arrangements or as a sculptural accent

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:Diameter: 5 inHeight: 9.5 inOpening diameter varies slightly due to hand shaping

Sold individually.

At Lolo - Mercadito we are committed to acknowledging the nature of each product. With each purchase, you get a unique and authentic piece 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.