Red Clay Artisan Mezcal Copitas 1Oz | Cups Pottery Pinch Bowls Barro Rojo – Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico Pack Of 4

These artisan mezcal cups (or small pinch bowls) are made of natural red clay (barro rojo) by a cooperative of women living in San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca, Mexico. San Marcos Tlapazola is a rural Zapotec village of about 1,100 people about an hour outside of Oaxaca City, Mexico. For 20 generations, the village has specialized in making cookware & tableware out of the red clay found in that region by the potters who are all women. Because they are handmade, no two pieces are exactly the same. They measure approximately 2.125 in diameter & about 1 high & hold around 1 to 1.5 ounces of liquid. You’ll have the option to add a lime+salt plate plus a snack or salsa bowl made out of the same clay at check out. This is the ‘deluxe’ version where the copitas come wrapped in a palm basket as well… For a slightly taller, rounder version, please have a look at these: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1024929158/red-clay-artisan-mezcal-copitas-round?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1&crt=1 Red clay products are made using traditional methods & are not chemically sealed For best results, please soak the glasses in water for a minute or two before using. Clay is porous & will absorb any liquid that it comes in contact with. By soaking them in water, it will prevent them from absorbing the mezcal & will also keep your drink cool For more traditional mezcal cups including jicaras & vaso veladoras, please visit this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCuratedPantry?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1026366342§ion_id=32186157 Made in Mexico | Lead-freem| Hand washing recommended By purchasing this item, you are helping artisan communities in & around Oaxaca to be able to continue making a living through their craft. Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, tambin Red Clay Artisan Mezcal Copitas 1Oz | Cups Pottery Pinch Bowls Barro Rojo – Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico Pack Of 4