Mezcal Jicaras | White Hand-Carved From Mexico With Natural Fiber Base

These traditional, hand carved jicaritas are made by artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico These are also available in black & brown, please see links below: Black – https://www.etsy.com/listing/1024364840/mezcal-jicaras-black-hand-carved-from?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1&crt=1 Brown – https://www.etsy.com/listing/1057748456/mezcal-jicaras-brown-hand-carved-from?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1 Jicaras (or jicaritas) have long been used for drinking mezcal throughout Mexico. They are made out of gourds that come after the calabash fruit is carved out, leaving the shell which is hung to dry. The resulting vessel is known as a jicara which is the Spanish word for cup. The wide mouth enables the robust spirit of mezcal to open up allowing the beautiful layers of flavor & aroma to unfold & shine. Each cup is unique in size & design. They are approximately 3 inches in diameter & 1.5 inches tall & come with a braided natural fiber base. They will hold 2-3 ounces of liquid depending on size Please note that due to the porous nature of the jicara, they will drink with you! The flavors & aromas from the mezcal will be absorbed into each cup since they are made from natural plant fiber. For this reason it is recommended that they only be rinsed in warm water rather than using dish soap to clean them. Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico For more handmade cups made out of various different clays & materials, visit this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCuratedPantry?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=32186157 Jicaras are drinking vessels made out of gourds that come after the calabash fruit is carved out, leaving the shell which is hung to dry. The resulting vessel is known as a jicara which is the Spanish word for cup. Not just for mezcal, they can be used for any kind of beverage or as a bowl for serving food. Mezcal Jicaras | White Hand-Carved From Mexico With Natural Fiber Base