Every plate is designed and produced in San Bartolo de Coyotepec, a community in Oaxaca with a long history of producing black clay pottery. All clay is locally sourced from the hills of the region and handmade (no pottery wheels are used).
A style of pottery unique to Oaxaca, black clay (barro negro) is distinguished by its color and silvery finish. It's origins date back centuries and the color is derived not from dye or glaze but from the use of special, locally-sourced clay. Every piece is hand-polished which results in a matte sheen.