In Oaxaca, traditional black pottery is making a comeback as a sustainable alternative to throwaway plastics. In the Oaxacan village of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Silvia García Mateos is one of the ...

Discover the most incredible Mexican folk art in Oaxaca, from black pottery and fantastical animal sculptures to artisan cheese and mezcal. Each of these Mexican art towns is like a unique art ...

Civilizations throughout the world are known for pottery---it’s ... that’s black in color and latticed in pattern. Up close, however, the Oaxacan tradition becomes more fragmented.

The two most famous Oaxacan pottery clays are barro rojo (an earthy, rust-colored variation), and barro negro (the iconic black version). On nearly every corner you’ll spot souvenirs made of ...

many Potters of Mata Ortiz along with a large array of Oaxacan Hand – Painted Wood Carvings Mata Ortiz pottery comes in a variety of colors and styles, and one of them is often referred to as “black ...