Medium Oval Plate

    DETAILS Handmade in Oaxaca This stunning oval dish is the perfect tableware Approx. 11.5" wide, 2.25" tall - due to the handmade nature, the measurements may not be exact. Each piece is unique The three oval plates are sold seperately ARTISAN COMMUNITY The Flores pieces come from the community of San Antonino Castillo Velasco. It is a community in Oaxaca that is known for its traditional floral hand embroidery, which dates back over 200 years. These blouses and dresses can take over one month to make, and specialty pieces can take up to six months to complete. As each garment is entirely handmade, these pieces are one-of-a-kind works of art. The designs are made by first stamping the pattern onto the chosen fabrics with ink using a large iron stamp. From there, the artisans use a small hoop to stretch the fabric and embroider the designs using selected threads.Once the embroidery is completed, the garments are sent to another community where they finish the smocking detail. The