Barro Negro Floral Filigrana Pitcher Pouches key symbols to the Day

key symbols to the Day of the Dead tradition

The playful designs

finished with fringes

The designs in these plush deers were patiently hand embroidered by artisans in Chiapas

Its soft blue surface contrasts with hand-painted flowers

Barro Negro Floral Filigrana Pitcher Pouches key symbols to the DayBarro Negro Flowers Pitcher Handmade in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca This small barro negro pitcher was handmade in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, and features delicate floral appliqus, called filigrana, sculpted directly onto its curved body. With its dark, burnished finish and soft pouring lip, its a beautiful piece of functional Mexican folk art. Each flower is hand modeled without the use of molds, giving the pitcher a tactile, dimensional