11" Floral Artisan Clay Casserole

Case PK: 1 PC  (For Wholesales Customer Only) Item Number: M1018 Material: Clay Capacity: 2 L Item Dimensions (Dia x H): 11 x 4.5 inch Barro literally means "mud" but generally means "clay," This beautifully hand-crafted and hand-painted Barro Cazuela is made by artisans living in the Oaxacan highlands. The red clay is gathered from the surrounding hills. Bits of wood, stone and corn are used as tools to mould the clay on a traditional banding wheel. The pottery is burnished using a stone and brush to give it a smooth unglazed finish. Finally it is pit fired under corrugated metal with wood, sawdust and cardboard. This technique has been passed down through generations for hundreds of years in this village. Made of earthenware or "clay" or in Spanish “Barro" this Cazuela is authentic and a piece of fine art. Barro Cazuela maybe glazed inside or out (or both) then fired over low heat. The results are earthy, stunning and a pleasure to use. Clay has been traditionally used in Mexican c