Barro Rojo, or Red Clay Terracotta Tequila Tall Shot Glass Made in San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca.

San Marcos Tlapazola is a rural, Zapotec town in Oaxaca renowned for its one-of-a-kind red clay pottery made using techniques handed down for generations. The all-women potters from San Marcos Tlapazola use techniques handed down for generations to create all sorts of pieces, from sculptural artwork to utilitarian cookware, all made from the region's unique, locally-sourced red clay.

Elevate your tequila experience with these stunning Mexican handmade face tequila shot glasses. These amazing shot glasses are a testament to the generations-old techniques preserved in San Marcos Tlapazola. Celebrate the warmth of tradition and savor your favorite tequila or any other beverage in these unique pieces, adding a touch of artistic beauty to every toast. Can be used for any other drink or for decoration. Makes for the most thoughtful gift.

Made by women potters in San Marcos Tlapazola, a Zapotec, indigenous community in Oaxaca

Made of locally sourced Barro Rojo, or Red Clay

No dyes or glazed are used, food-safe

Each piece has inimitable variations of color, including dark spots from the burning, making them one-of-a-kind.

Handmade: The process to make each piece is entirely artisanal, made without the use of molds

MEASUREMENTS: Each shot glass is approximately 1 ½” in diameter x 3" tall Holds approximately 2 fl oz.

CARE: We recommend handwashing this piece to ensure texture remains the same for years. 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

Sold individually

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.