Mexican Black Pottery

The Village of San Bartolo Coyotepec of Oaxaca Mexico is famous for its black pottery. It is the firing method that gives the pottery its rich color. The shaped clay pieces are placed in a kiln and baked for hours. The lack of oxygen to the fire produces a thick smoke of carbon and impregnates the clay to give it the fine ebony color. Enjoy the intricate shadow patterns thrown by a candle placed beneath a luminaria, or send one to a friend as a very unique and pleasant gift.

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Fair Trade Mexico - Black Pottery Luminarias

Candelaria Benito Juarez is our main Black Pottery Artisan. The bulk of our Pottery comes from her studio and if not made by Candelaria, it is made by her friends and family to be sold through her shop in San Bartolo Coyotepec.