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By Artist Reina Simoa L. / A gorgeous example of the famous Black on Black Design" pottery. Mexican Hecho En, Black Clay Folk Art Vase Handcrafted Black Clay Vase with Folk Art Cut Out Patterns and Etching In Excellent Condition, no cracks, chips, or repairs. Unique and collectible "Barro Negro" black clay pottery is meticulously handcrafted by the Zapotec Indians in a small, remote village in Southern Mexico. Exquisite and individually designed, these pieces are crafted using an ancient method passed down through generations of artisans. The technique was developed over a thousand years. Many interior designers are finding that the unique style of Oaxacan black clay pottery provides a very distinctive look for homes, offices, spas, restaurants and hotels. This unique pottery is purely decorative in nature and cannot be used to hold water or food. It must be used indoors as it will not survive outdoors very long. It is unique in that it must be created by hand and cannot be manufactured in a mass-produced process. But these limitations have created some of the most beautiful pottery in the world. It seems like everybody's searching for something new, something unique and different for their home or office. Painting a room, changing the wallpaper, adding new furniture and lighting can all make a dramatic difference, but may be expensive. Some people have found that by adding beautiful handmade pottery from the Oaxacan region can be a very inexpensive and effective option. Once a person sees this pottery, it's fun to watch their mind start turning about the unusual characteristics of it. Many people place a pot, vase or jar made from Oaxacan black clay pottery in the corner of the room, on top of the end table, in a niche shelf or even right in the center of the room to add a bit of ambiance to the room. These beautiful handmade pots, jars, vases, urns and plates exude a spirit of uniqueness and beauty. Adding dried flowers, reeds and leaves creates interesting textures to a room. A contrast of color and surface materials with intricate light and shadow can kick start the mind into a creative process.

Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Bartolo_Coyotepec#Barro_negro_pottery

For almost all of the towns history, the color of the local pottery was a dull dark gray, until Do Rosa Real discovered a way to create a shiny black finish t create barro negro pottery. The innovation made the pottery more popular and famous, with Nelson Rockefeller having a collection of her pieces. Doña Rosa died in 1980, but the tradition of making the barro negro pottery is being carried on by Do Rosas daughter and grandchildren who stage demonstrations for tourists. The workshop is still in the family home, where shelves and shelves of shiny black pieces for sale line the inner courtyard. Despite being the origin of black polished clay, the pieces at the Do Rosa Workshop are less expensive than in other parts of Mexico.