Oaxacan Flower Oaxaca Barro Negro Rectangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder Muse Group petite gems of chalcedony circle

petite gems of chalcedony circle the wrist in this beaded bracelet from Thailand

Because each vase is handmade

the simple sling features pre-Hispanic bird motifs that are carefully tooled by hand into the material

A little owl enjoys the Thai forest on this cotton blend tote

presented in a handy desktop holder

Oaxacan Flower Oaxaca Barro Negro Rectangular Floral Ceramic Pencil Holder Muse Group petite gems of chalcedony circleThis rectangular barro negro pencil holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem of Oaxaca, who works as a team with his father. Barro negro, literally translated as 'black mud,' is a type of pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, and crafted using traditional methods. The black color comes from the clay itself, enhanced during the firing process. This pencil holder has a flower on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative