Oaxaca Barro Bordado Skull Candleholder & Luminaria | Atzompa Clay Folk Art

Original price was: $93.00.Current price is: $83.70.

Product Description
Bring the artistry of Atzompa, Oaxaca into your home with this handmade Barro Bordado skull candleholder and luminaria, handcrafted by the Blanco artisan family.
The clay skull is crowned with elaborate hand-applied flowers, leaves, berries, and sculptural details, creating the dimensional embroidered appearance known as Barro Bordado. A candle opening at the top allows the piece to be displayed as a decorative candleholder or luminaria.
Its skull and floral design makes it especially beautiful for a Día de Muertos altar or ofrenda, while its detailed craftsmanship makes it a distinctive piece of Mexican folk art for year-round display.

Details:
• Handmade in Atzompa, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Handcrafted by the Blanco artisan family
• Barro Bordado / embroidered-style clay
• Hand-sculpted and applied floral details
• Skull candleholder and luminaria design
• Lead-free clay
• Height: approximately 7 inches
• Width: approximately 6 inches
• Weight: approximately 2 lbs
• Candle not included

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Because each skull is formed and decorated by hand, variations in the clay, floral details, texture, firing, color, and dimensions are natural and make every piece unique.
Casa Gardenia works directly with artisan families in Mexico. Images from the making process may also be included in the listing to offer a glimpse into how these pieces are traditionally created and fired.

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Care Instructions

For decorative vases, please do not pour water directly into the vase. Use a plastic liner or floral water tubes instead. Every order includes detailed care instructions. All of our products are lead-free and independently tested to meet U.S. import safety standards.

Handmade Products

Every Casa Gardenia piece is handmade by skilled artisans in Mexico using traditional techniques. We source directly from the artisans—never wholesalers—to ensure authentic, ethically sourced craftsmanship. Because each item is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, size, and finish make every piece truly one of a kind.

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