Barro Negro Black Clay Decorative Vase featuring a modern spiked design inspired by the pochote tree, a native tree with sharp thorns. Pictured with two marigolds.

Top view of a handcrafted Spiked Black Clay Vase made from authentic Mexican black clay (barro negro), featuring a bold, modern spiked design. Perfect for contemporary home decor or as a unique artisanal statement piece.

Hand holding a handcrafted Spiked Black Clay Vase made from authentic Mexican black clay (barro negro), featuring a bold, modern spiked design. Perfect for contemporary home decor or as a unique artisanal statement piece.

Close up view of a handcrafted Spiked Black Clay Vase made from authentic Mexican black clay (barro negro), featuring a bold, modern spiked design. Perfect for contemporary home decor or as a unique artisanal statement piece.

Handcrafted Spiked Black Clay Vase made from authentic Mexican black clay (barro negro), featuring a bold, modern spiked design. Perfect for contemporary home decor or as a unique artisanal statement piece.

Familia Ortiz

Spiked Black Clay (Barro Negro) Decorative Vase

Name: Spiked Black Clay (Barro Negro) Decorative Vase
Brand: Familia Ortiz
Price: 68.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$68.00

Why We Love It
This Spiked Black Clay (Barro Negro) Unglazed Vase is a striking fusion of traditional Mexican craftsmanship and modern design. Handcrafted from authentic Mexican black clay in San Bartolo de Coyotepec, this vase showcases a bold spiked design honoring the Pochote tree, a native tree with pronounced thorns.

Each spike on this cup is formed and applied by hand and baked in an underground wood fire, which gives the pieces their black color. The black metallic finish highlights the beauty of the barro, known for its durability and unique smoky hues derived from ancient Oaxacan firing techniques.

Perfect for dried botanicals or as a standalone art piece, this vase brings a touch of cultural heritage to your space.

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Approximate Dimensions: 8.25" H x 3.75" D
Handcrafted using 100% Mexican Black Clay (barro negro)
Made using ancestral techniques resulting in an unglazed vase; water will permeate
Best for dried florals
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Made in Oaxaca, Mexico

Handcrafted • Artisanal • Plastic-free • Lead-free

Brand details

The Ortiz family has been making Barro Negro for many generations and the fourth generation continues with the tradition. Their family-run studio employs over a dozen families in their community as they've expanded over the years.

Barro Negro pieces are one of the most sought-after pottery styles in Mexico. The origins of Barro negro pottery go back to the Monte Albán period (500 BC), with examples of it found at archeological sites. It has remained a traditional craft of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs of the Central Valley area of Oaxaca.

Each piece is handcrafted using locally-sourced Barro Negro, or black clay. No glaze or dyes are used, the clay acquires its color from the special mud in Coyotepec and the smoke used when baked.

Ingredients

Made from 100% Mexican black clay (barro negro)