Handloomed Cotton Fabric Tortilla Pouch from Oaxaca Mexico - Warmer in Alabaster

Specializing in kitchen linens, Zapotec descendant Olga Jimenez weaves this ivory cotton tortilla warmer on the backstrap loom in a process that dates to the 16th century. First created in what is today known as Mexico, the tortilla plays a quintessential role in Central and North American cuisine, with an increasing presence on other continents. Commonly used for preserving fresh tortillas and for warming them in the microwave, tortilla holders go hand-in-hand with the Western Hemisphere's favorite flatbread. 100% cotton 1.28 oz 0.2 inches H x 9.8 inches Diam.